Which of the following production process terms best describes the situation when activities in a stage of production must stop because there is no work?
A) Blocking
B) Buffering
C) Starving
D) Buffer
E) Setup time

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When activities in a stage of production must stop because there is no work, it is called starving. This happens when the previous stage in the production process did not deliver materials or products on time, causing a delay in the subsequent stage.

Which of the Following Production Process Terms Best Describes the Situation