Which of the following activities would be classified as a batch-level activity?

A) Setting up equipment.
B) Designing a new product.
C) Training employees.
D) Milling a part required for the final product.

Setting up equipment is considered a batch-level activity because it is a task that is performed each time a batch of products is prepared for production, regardless of the size of the batch. This contrasts with activities that are performed per unit, per product line, or are organization-sustaining.