A facilities layout in which machines and tasks are arranged according to the sequence of steps in the production process is known as
A) a product layout.
B) a process layout.
C) a cellular layout.
D) one position layout.
E) multi-layer layout.

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A product layout is designed to arrange machines and tasks in the sequence of steps involved in the production process. This layout is most commonly used in manufacturing plants where a single product is produced in large quantities. The layout enables smooth flow of materials and reduces the chances of delay or disruption in the production process. Hence, option A is the correct choice. Option B refers to a process layout where similar processes or equipment are grouped together, option C to a cellular layout where groups of machines are geographically arranged and option D and E are not valid layout types.

A Facilities Layout in Which Machines and Tasks Are Arranged