1. In a batch process, why is it necessary for an entire order to complete processing at one workstation before moving onto the next?
A. Parts may go missing
B. The workstation may go idle.
C. Parts may be misprocessed.
D. B and C
E. None of the above
2. Why would it be advantageous to reduce setup times in a manufacturing system?
A. Short setup times will lead to short processing times
B. Short setup times will lead to long processing times.
C. Allows for larger batch sizes, increasing downstream utilization.
D. Leave more time for production.
E. All of the above