Which of the following statements is most true?
A)product layouts are flexible;process layouts are efficient
B)product layouts are efficient;process layouts are flexible
C)product and process layouts are equally flexible;neither are efficient
D)product and process layout are equally efficient;neither are flexible

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Product layouts are designed for efficient production of a specific type of product, with a fixed sequence of operations and specialized equipment, resulting in high productivity and low unit costs. Process layouts, on the other hand, arrange equipment and labor around the various steps involved in a manufacturing process, allowing for greater flexibility to produce a variety of products, but at the cost of lower productivity and higher unit costs. Therefore, product layouts are efficient, while process layouts are more flexible.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most True