The volume-variety position of an operation has implications for almost every aspect of its design activities. In a low volume, high variety operation, which is the correct combination of design
Decisions?
A) Product/service standardisation low, location can be decentralised, flow intermittent
B) Product/service standardisation low, location can be decentralised, flow continuous
C) Product/service standardisation low, location usually centralised, flow intermittent
D) Product/service standardisation high, location can be decentralised, flow intermittent

Question

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Low volume, high variety operations typically have low product/service standardisation to accommodate the diverse needs of customers, can afford to have decentralised locations to be closer to specific customer groups, and use intermittent (or job-shop) flow to handle the variety of products or services being produced or offered.

The Volume-Variety Position of an Operation Has Implications for Almost