Alternative process strategy to assembly line-wheel coach

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Please read the end-of-chapter case on Wheeled Coach and answer the following questions:

(a) Why do you think major auto makers do not build ambulances?

(b) What is an alternative process strategy to the assembly line that Wheeled Coach currently uses? Please justify your recommendation.

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