In a repetitive focus factory, the number of channels available for the processing of a certain part would likely refer to
A) the number of successive operations that have to be performed on that part
B) the number of machines doing the same necessary operations
C) the number of parts waiting to be processed
D) all of the above depending on the layout
E) none of the above

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In a repetitive focus factory, the processing operations are usually arranged in a linear sequence, and the machines perform the same operations on the parts. Therefore, the number of channels available would refer to the number of machines available for performing the necessary operations. Choice A refers to the number of operations, and choice C refers to the queue of parts waiting to be processed, which may not necessarily relate to the number of channels available. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

In a Repetitive Focus Factory, the Number of Channels Available