Which one of the following statements is best concerning line balancing?
A) The theoretical minimum number of stations must always be less than the actual number achieved in a final solution.
B) Increasing the output rate many increase the theoretical minimum number of stations.
C) The "largest number of followers" rule assigns as quickly as possible those work elements most difficult to fit into a station.
D) Selecting the cycle time can never have an effect on line efficiency.

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Line balancing involves assigning work elements to work stations in a way that minimizes idle time and achieves the desired output rate. The theoretical minimum number of stations is the lowest number of stations possible to complete the required work at the desired output rate. Increasing the output rate may result in a higher theoretical minimum number of stations. So, statement B is the best choice. Statements A and C are not true, and statement D is incorrect because selecting the cycle time can significantly impact line efficiency.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Best Concerning Line