Which of the following production process terms best describes a situation where the activities in the stage must stop because there is no place to deposit the item just completed?
A) Blocking
B) Buffering
C) Starving
D) Phase buffer
E) Setup time

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Blocking occurs when a stage in the production process cannot release items because there is no available space to deposit them. This can cause delays and backups in the production process.

Which of the Following Production Process Terms Best Describes a Situation