Consider Consecutive Processes A-B-C, Where Process a Has a Capacity

question 125

Multiple Choice

Consider consecutive processes A-B-C, where process A has a capacity of 20 units per hour, process B has a capacity of 25 units per hour, and process C has a capacity of 30 units per hour. Where would an operations manager want any inventory?

• A) in front of process A
• B) in front of process B
• C) in front of process C
• D) Inventory should not exist anywhere.

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