Which of the following methods may be used to overcome bottlenecks?
i. Increase staff training
ii. Increase overtime
iii. Reduce work in process
iv. Acquire additional plant and equipment
A) i, ii and iii
B) ii, iii and iv
C) i, iii and iv
D) i, ii and iv

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i) Increasing staff training helps to improve the efficiency of the workforce, which can lead to the identification of bottlenecks and how to manage them effectively. 
ii) Increasing overtime may help to tackle short-term bottlenecks, but it is not a sustainable solution in the long run. 
iii) Reducing work in process can help to eliminate bottlenecks by focusing on the flow of production and ensuring that work is not backed up. 
iv) Acquiring additional plant and equipment can help to increase the capacity of the system, which can improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. Therefore, options i, ii and iv are all effective methods to overcome bottlenecks.

Which of the Following Methods May Be Used to Overcome