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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Profitability Ratio

A category of financial metrics used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, assets, equity, or other financial aspects.

Payout Ratio

A financial metric indicating the proportion of earnings a company pays to its shareholders in dividends, expressed as a percentage of the company's net income.

Times Interest Earned

Times Interest Earned is a financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations, calculated as earnings before interest and taxes divided by interest expense.

Inventory Turnover

A ratio indicating how often a company sells and replaces its stock of goods during a period, calculated as cost of goods sold divided by average inventory.