machine $($DM$).$ The cost data follow:

$\backslash$table$[[,$General$-$Purpose,Flexible Manufacturing,$\backslash$table$[[$Dedicated$],[$System $($FMS$)]]],[,$Equipment $($GPE$),\backslash$table$[[$Mach $($DM$)]],],[$Annual contracted units,$225,000,225,000,225,000],[$Annual fixed cost,$$150,000,$$$200,000,$$$500,000$Which of the following statements is NOT$$ true?

Part $2$

A$.$

The selection of equipment requires considering$$ cost$,$ cash$$ flow, market$$ stability, quality,$$ capacity, and flexibility.

B$.$

Adding flexibility to the production process can be a major competitive advantage. Building flexibility into a production process is usually$$ inexpensive, but difficult.

C$.$

Selection of a particular process strategy requires decisions about equipment and technology.

D$.$

Selecting the best equipment requires understanding the specific industry and available processes and technology.