Collins' Computers arranges its computer assembly into teams working in a U- shaped formation so that they can share the work and some of the equipment. What type of production layout does Collins' Computer use
A) Product layout
B) Process layout
C) Fixed position layout
D) Cellular layout

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The U-shaped formation indicates that Collins' Computers uses a cellular layout, which groups workers and equipment into self-contained cells to increase efficiency and reduce the need for material handling. This differs from a product layout (where each workstation performs a specific task on a continuous flow line), a process layout (where similar machines and operations are grouped together), and a fixed position layout (where the product is moved to different workstations).

Collins' Computers Arranges Its Computer Assembly into Teams Working in a U-