The following are characteristics of continuous flow manufacturing (CFM),EXCEPT:
A)Work should flow through the process without interruption
B)Work is organized based on the similarity of the work performed (a functional organization)
C)Work flows one unit at a time,based on the customer's demand rate
D)The phrase "don't let the parts touch the floor" exemplify CFM

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The statement that work is organized based on the similarity of the work performed (a functional organization) is a characteristic of batch manufacturing, not continuous flow manufacturing. CFM is organized based on the order of the steps required to complete the product or process.

The Following Are Characteristics of Continuous Flow Manufacturing (CFM),EXCEPT