PRC-3 · Chapter 9 · Question 44 of 45
A facility arrangement where the heavy product remains strictly in one place while workers and machinery move to it as needed (like shipbuilding) is known as a:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Fixed-position layout
Explanation
Because items like ships or airplanes are too massive to move down an assembly line, they require a fixed-position layout where resources are brought to the product.
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