Which of the following is not an operational problem created by excessive variation?
A) Variation increases unpredictability.
B) Variation increases capacity utilization.
C) Variation makes it difficult to find root causes.
D) Variation makes it difficult to detect potential problems early.

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Variation typically decreases capacity utilization rather than increasing it, because systems must be designed with buffers (like extra capacity or inventory) to accommodate the unpredictability caused by variation. This reduces the overall efficiency and utilization of resources.

Which of the Following Is Not an Operational Problem Created