Which business is using a process layout?
A) an automotive manufacturer that produces cars in a sequence of steps by creating the frame, adding the interior options, and then adding the tires on a car-by-car basis
B) a company that manufactures sports complexes by traveling to various sites with their raw materials, equipment, and production teams
C) a dining room manufacturer that creates the hutches, chairs, and tables in separate production departments
D) an architectural firm that relies on its CAD system for accurate production diagrams
E) a sandwich shop that uses a step-by-step process to create each sandwich per individual customer requirements as they watch

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A process layout is characterized by the organization of production into separate departments or sections, each focusing on a specific process or component. Choice C, a dining room manufacturer that creates hutches, chairs, and tables in separate production departments, exemplifies this layout by organizing production into specialized sections for different furniture pieces.

Which Business Is Using a Process Layout