The overriding objective of line-balancing is
A)to split operations between different stations so as to minimize the number of stations.
B)to achieve a balance of production resources that can deliver the right amount of production to satisfy demand requirements with minimum waste of resources.
C)to be clever about process design so as to achieve cycle time reduction with minimum defectives.
D)none of the above

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The objective of line-balancing is to balance the production resources in a way that ensures the right amount of production is delivered to meet demand requirements while minimizing waste of resources. This involves distributing tasks among different stations in a way that ensures smooth flow of production and avoids bottlenecks. Option A is incorrect because the number of stations may not necessarily be minimized. Option C is incorrect as cycle time reduction and minimizing defectives are not the primary objectives of line-balancing.

The Overriding Objective of Line-Balancing Is