Practical Operations Management
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Chapter 6, Problem 12P
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Interpretation: The Objective of process layout designs is to be discussed.
Concept Introduction: Product layout is the sequence of machines and work stations which are kept along the line of production.
Process layout is the sequence of a work station which are aligned to improve efficiency of work.
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