Which of the following characteristics does not usually apply to process manufacturing systems?
A) Each unit of product is separately identifiable.
B) Partially completed products are transferred between processes.
C) Different managers are responsible for different processes.
D) The output of all processes except the final process is an input to the next process.
E) All of these are characteristics of process manufacturing systems.

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In process manufacturing systems, the finished product is produced through a series of steps or processes, which may involve blending, mixing, refining, or chemical reactions. The units of product are not usually separately identifiable, as the finished product is often a mixture of various inputs. The other characteristics listed (B, C, D) are common to process manufacturing systems.

Which of the Following Characteristics Does Not Usually Apply to Process