Multiple choice

Process technologies differ in their flexibility capabilities and economics and will therefore, be appropriate for different parts of the volume-variety matrix. Flexible manufacturing systems are usually

  1. high variety and low volume

  2. mid variety and mid volume

  3. low variety and mid volume

  4. mid variety and high volume
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B Correct answer
Explanation

FMS occupies the middle ground of the volume-variety matrix - moderate volumes with moderate variety. High-volume low-variety uses dedicated lines, while low-volume high-variety uses manual job shops. FMS bridges this gap with automated flexibility.

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