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Work Orders
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Repetitive
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Plant Organization
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Variable by product
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Fixed by assembly line
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Routing
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Functional departments
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Fixed by line
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Material Handling
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Fork lifts, tote bins
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Conveyors, containers
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Product Mix
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Many products
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Similar products
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Amount of Work in Process
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High
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Low
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Time to Manufacture
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Variable by product
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Short
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Examples
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Tools, furniture
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Auto assembly, tires
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