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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Process A is the slowest process, so inventory would build up in front of it if it were not the first process.

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