Breakdown programs often are prioritized such that some equipment gets a lot of attention and other equipment gets very little. This typically reflects the fact that breakdowns are consistent with
A)Pareto phenomena.
B)production interruptions.
C)supply disturbances.
D)cross-trained workers.
E)lean operations.

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The Pareto principle, often referred to as the 80/20 rule, suggests that a small number of causes (roughly 20%) are responsible for a large portion (roughly 80%) of the effect. In the context of equipment breakdowns, this means that a small number of equipment types or pieces are likely responsible for the majority of breakdowns, leading to prioritization where those pieces receive more attention.

Breakdown Programs Often Are Prioritized Such That Some Equipment Gets