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Suppose that a firm is considering moving from a batch process to a line process to better meet evolving market needs. What concerns might the following functions have about this proposed change?

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In a batch process, a small amount of product undergoes the entire process in a step-by-step manner.

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In a batch process, a small amount of product undergoes the entire process in a step-by-step manner. This type of process has a lot of flexibility and generally involves less automation and more manual labor. On the other hand, a line process is much more efficient. ...

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