When components are standardized and each machine functions like a job shop but is positioned in the same order as the parts are processed,this setup is known as
A) mass customization.
B) connected line batch flow.
C) connected job flow.
D) mass batch flow.
E) mass job flow.

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The described setup is a connected line batch flow, where standard components are processed in a batch flow through a line of machines positioned in the order of the processing sequence. This allows for efficient production of standardized products with the benefits of both line and batch processing. Mass customization refers to the ability to produce a large variety of customized products efficiently, while connected job flow and mass job flow do not fit the description provided. Mass batch flow is not a recognized term in manufacturing.

When Components Are Standardized and Each Machine Functions Like a Job