Which business strategy views each customer as an independent market segment and creates substantial product proliferation?

Mass Customization

Explanation:

Mass Customization is a business strategy in which the producers focus on the customer's interests and needs and also tailor their goods to meet these needs. At the end of the day, the goods are cheap and affordable and meet the needs of the average customer.

This method ensures the production of goods that are flexible and specific to the needs of customers. It is also associated with mass production. The producers have to do a good market study before becoming involved in this business strategy so that they do not waste their money.

metallurgy is your answer

the "study of metals and the process of refining ("

note that it says metal. metallurgy has the word "metal" in it, and so is most likely your answer (and is your answer).

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answer founder's agreement;