Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Represent a Bottleneck

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to represent a bottleneck?

• A) A production machine that is underutilised
• B) A workstation that requires significant supervision
• C) A production machine that has limited capacity
• D) An employee who has one hour of idle time each day

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Definitions:

Mitigating Uncertainty

The strategies and actions taken to reduce the unknown factors or volatility in operations, supply chain, and market environments.

Excess Capacity

The condition in which a company can produce more goods than the market demands.

Cold Cuts

Thinly sliced varieties of cooked or cured meats that are often served cold.

Efficient Supply Chains

Supply chains that are optimized to minimize costs and waste while maximizing productivity and customer value.