Which of the Following Techniques Is not a Technique for Dealing

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques is not a technique for dealing with a bottleneck?

• A) Schedule throughput to match capacity of the bottleneck.
• B) Increase capacity of the constraint.
• C) Have cross-trained employees available to keep the constraint at full operation.
• D) Develop alternate routings.
• E) All are tools for dealing with bottlenecks.

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