Why do modern operations managers look for flexibility in their equipment?
What will be an ideal response?
Flexibility in equipment provides managers with the ability to respond to changes in demand with little penalty in time, cost, or customer value. And in this age of rapid technological change and short product life cycles, adding flexibility to the production process can be a major competitive advantage.
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