are protitable because customers demand flexibility, not specialization $6.$ Which of the following transformations generally has the highest equipment utilization? a$.$ product$-$focused process b$.$ process$-$focused process c$.$ repetitive process d$.$ specialized process e$.$ modular process $17.$ Which of the following best describes vertical integration? to produce goods or services previously purchased a$.$ b$.$ to sell products to a supplier or a distributor to develop the ability to produce products which complement the original product c$.$ d$.$ to develop the ability to produce the specified good more efficiently than before e$.$ to build long$-$term partnerships with a few suppliers $18.$ Design capacity is the a$.$ average output that can be achieved under ideal conditions b$.$ actual production over a specified time period c$.$ maximum usable capacity of a particular facility d$.$ maximum theoretical output of a system in a given period under ideal conditions e$.$ capacity a firm expects to achieve given the current operating constraints $19.$ Most inventory models attempt to minimize