PRC-3 · Chapter 9 · Question 37 of 45
Which term describes a manufacturing system that deliberately produces goods one at a time exactly according to the specific needs or wants of individual customers?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Customization (Job production)
Explanation
Customization (or job production) involves creating a unique, tailored item for a single customer, unlike mass production which standardizes output.
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