Suppose your job is to reduce the number of times production is halted because of a shortage of raw materials.Which of the following items would be of most help to you?
A)Better demand forecasts
B)Resource utilization rate
C)Line fill rate
D)Advance shipment notices

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Advance shipment notices would be the most helpful in reducing production stoppages due to raw material shortages, as they provide advance notification of when raw materials will arrive, allowing for better planning and scheduling of production processes. Better demand forecasts, resource utilization rates, and line fill rates can also improve production efficiency but may not directly address the issue of raw material shortages.

Suppose Your Job Is to Reduce the Number of Times