The product-process matrix developed by Hayes and Wheeelwright (1979)explains how transformation systems vary from project -on the top left corner-to continuous processes -on the bottom right corner.Its vertical axis illustrates:
A)Output quantity
B)Variety of outputs
C)Quality
D)Breadth of outputs

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The vertical axis of the product-process matrix developed by Hayes and Wheelwright represents the variety of outputs. This is because the vertical axis reflects the range of different products that a transformation system can produce - from low variety, where the system produces a narrow range of products, to high variety, where the system produces many different products.

The Product-Process Matrix Developed by Hayes and Wheeelwright (1979)explains How