An appliance manufacturer assembles icemakers in large batches. The operations manager would like to significantly reduce the batch size. What would you suggest?
A) Use the SPT rule.
B) Use forward scheduling.
C) Use Gantt charts.
D) Use finite scheduling.
E) Develop level material use schedules.

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Developing level material use schedules can help in reducing batch sizes by ensuring a more consistent and predictable flow of materials, which aligns production more closely with demand and reduces the need for large batches.

An Appliance Manufacturer Assembles Icemakers in Large Batches