What Techniques Exist for Dealing with Bottlenecks

question 76

Essay

What techniques exist for dealing with bottlenecks?
Which of these leads to increased capacity?
Which of these leads to more throughput without adding capacity?
Do any of these techniques fail to increase throughput?

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Definitions:

Zero-Coupon Bond

A zero-coupon bond is a type of bond that does not pay periodic interest but is issued at a significant discount to its face value and redeemed for its full face value at maturity.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until its maturity date, accounting for interest payments and its current market price.

Rate Of Return

The accumulation or declination in an investment's value over an agreed period, indicated as a percentage of the investment’s beginning price.

Coupon Bond

A bond that pays the holder a fixed interest payment (coupon) at regular intervals until maturity, when the principal amount is reimbursed.