The costs associated with reengineering machinery and its location within the factory to increase efficiency would be considered which part of the value chain?
A)Customer service
B)Marketing
C)Design
D)Research and development

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The design of machinery and its location within the factory falls under the category of design in the value chain. Reengineering machinery and its location within the factory to increase efficiency involves redesigning the processes and layouts, which requires expertise in design. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Customer service and marketing come after the design process in the value chain, while research and development involve activities related to developing new products or improving existing ones, which is not the case here.

The Costs Associated with Reengineering Machinery and Its Location Within