Which comes first, the material handling system or the facility layout?

Group of answer choices

Material handling system then facility layout

Facility layout then material handling system

The layout and the handling system should be designed simultaneously

None of these

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Sustainability is defined as

Group of answer choices

the supply base feeding the supply chain that extends the creation of value before the advent of information systems

backward chaining in the design process which accommodates future beliefs of the customer base

designs that appear to be longer lasting with regard to the systems planning cycle

a concept which encourages companies to meet the needs of todays consumer without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs

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What is lean production?

Group of answer choices

managing operations without massive buffers of inventory

using less raw materials than your competitors

reducing the number of suppliers used

building small items

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A value chain is an individual that provides the most value to a product.

Group of answer choices

True

False