Assuming one answer only can be chosen, which of the following is a non-value-added activity for a manufacturing firm?
A) Machining a metal plate in the factory.
B) Packing finished product into cartons for delivery.
C) Moving partly finished production to storage.
D) Inserting a warranty-card and instruction booklet into the boxed product.

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Moving partly finished production to storage does not add any value to the product and only adds to the cost of production. The other activities listed involve directly adding value to the product, such as machining the metal plate, packing the finished product, and providing a warranty-card and instruction booklet for the customer.

Assuming One Answer Only Can Be Chosen, Which of the Following