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Production layout terminology: alternate name for a fixed-position layout In a fixed-position layout, the product remains stationary while men, materials, and equipment move to the site (e.g., shipbuilding, aircraft assembly, construction). Choose the correct alternate term for this layout type.

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Analytical layout
Synthetic layout
Static product layout
None of these

Correct Answer: Static product layout

Explanation:

Concept and definition
A fixed-position layout is used when the product is too large, heavy, or stationary to move. Resources come to the product. This is also called a static product layout.

Why other options are incorrect
“Analytical” and “synthetic” are terms used for layout planning approaches, not standard names of the fixed-position layout type.

Production layout terminology: alternate name for a fixed-position layout In a fixed-position layout, the product remains stationary while men, materials, and equipment move to the site (e.g., shipbuilding, aircraft assembly, construction). Choose the correct alternate term for this layout type.

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