A facilities layout in which machines that perform the same function are grouped together in one location is called a(n)
A) fixed-position layout
B) one-position layout
C) process layout
D) product layout
E) flexible manufacturing system

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A process layout is designed to group similar processes together, allowing for flexibility and the ability to handle a variety of products or services. In contrast, a product layout groups machines together in a specific sequence to produce a single product or a small range of similar products. A fixed-position layout is used when the product is too large or heavy to move, or when the location is critical (e.g. building a ship or a skyscraper). A one-position layout is not a recognized term in facility layout planning. A flexible manufacturing system is a type of technology that allows for rapid changes in production, but it is not a type of layout.

A Facilities Layout in Which Machines That Perform the Same