In detailed scheduling,longer production runs of a particular product:
A)increases the available capacity by reducing the frequency of setups.
B)increases finished goods inventory levels.
C)reduces finished goods inventory levels.
D)both a and b
E)both a and c

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Longer production runs mean that fewer machine setups are required,reducing production costs and increasing the effective capacity of the equipment.On the other hand,shorter production runs can be used to lower the inventory levels for finished products.

In Detailed Scheduling,longer Production Runs of a Particular Product