In a factory setting, the 'Assembly Line' method of production is designed to:
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Correct answer: Bring the product to the worker as it moves along a conveyor belt
The assembly line, perfected by Henry Ford in the early 20th century but rooted in 19th-century ideas, maximized efficiency. It ensured that the work moved at a constant pace, and workers did not waste time moving between stations.
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