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Facility layout selection: best layout for automobile manufacturing Consider the nature of automobile assembly (high volume, standardized flow). Choose the most appropriate layout type.

Q: Facility layout selection: best layout for automobile manufacturing Consider the nature of automobile assembly (high volume, standardized flow). Choose the most appropriate layout type.

Concept Automobile manufacturing is characterized by high volume and repetitive tasks. A product/line layout (assembly line) minimizes material handling and balances workstations for flow. Final Answer Product (line) layout

Difficulty: Easy

Product (line) layout
Process (functional) layout
Fixed position layout
Combination layout

Correct Answer: Product (line) layout

Explanation:

Concept
Automobile manufacturing is characterized by high volume and repetitive tasks. A product/line layout (assembly line) minimizes material handling and balances workstations for flow.

Final Answer
Product (line) layout

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