Which of the following is true for process layouts, but False for product-oriented layouts?
A) low in-process inventories
B) flexibility in equipment and labor assignments
C) low variety of products
D) high volume of output
E) often solved by assembly line balancing

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Process layouts offer flexibility in equipment and labor assignments because they are organized around specific functions or processes. This is in contrast to product-oriented layouts, which are designed for high-volume, standardized production where each operation is performed in a sequence determined by the product design, thus offering less flexibility in equipment and labor assignments.

Which of the Following Is True for Process Layouts, but False