In both manufacturing and nonmanufacturing processes, places where the defective "product" is sent to be reworked or scrapped are referred to as:
A) recycling units.
B) hidden factories.
C) outlier facilities.
D) outsourcing units.

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Places where defective products are sent to be reworked or scrapped are often referred to as "hidden factories" because they are not part of the normal production process and can be costly to maintain. This term is used in both manufacturing and nonmanufacturing processes. Option A is not always accurate as "recycling units" are specific units that reuse and recycle materials. Option C is not a widely used term in this context, and option D does not accurately describe the process of reworking or scrapping defective products.

In Both Manufacturing and Nonmanufacturing Processes, Places Where the Defective