In Relation to the Drum-Buffer-Rope Concept That Is Used to Maximise

question 27

Multiple Choice

In relation to the drum-buffer-rope concept that is used to maximise flow through an organisational bottleneck, the statement that is correct is:

• A) the 'buffer' is the activity of only maintaining a small amount of work in process
• B) the 'rope' involves calculating the demand for materials according to specified lead times
• C) the 'drum' relates to the activity associated with only inserting materials into the constraint when needed
• D) All the statements are correct

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