Which of the following is an example of a modern capacity strategy?
A) Construct large plants that perform all the value adding activities.
B) Produce more than the actual demand to minimize customer dissatisfaction.
C) Build large specialized plants with the potential for expansion.
D) Construct smaller and more specialized plants that focus on a few tasks.
E) Produce less than the actual demand to reduce the costs of operation.

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Constructing smaller and more specialized plants that focus on a few tasks is an example of a modern capacity strategy. This allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness to changes in demand, as well as potentially lower costs and higher efficiency. The other options either rely on outdated approaches (A and B) or are not necessarily modern strategies (C and E).

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Modern