There are 3 work stations (WC)with the following capacity: WC1 (2,000 units), WC2 (2,500 units), and WC3 (1,500 units).While the load could be shifted from WC1 to WC2 and also in the opposite direction, WC3's load cannot be shifted to other WCs as a result of specialized equipment.In the following load situation, what is not a good solution?
WC1: 1500 units, WC2: 2250 units, WC3: 3100 units
A) Subcontracting
B) Increasing the efficiency of the operation
C) Pushing work back
D) Rerouting work to another work center

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Rerouting work to another work center is not a good solution in this situation because WC3's load cannot be shifted to other WCs as a result of specialized equipment. Therefore, this option would not be feasible. 
The best choice in this situation would be A) Subcontracting or B) Increasing the efficiency of the operation. Subcontracting could involve outsourcing excess work to an external party, while increasing the efficiency of the operation could involve improving the workflow, streamlining processes, and investing in new technology to handle the load more effectively. Both of these choices would help alleviate the strain on the overloaded WC3 without disrupting operations. Pushing work back should also be considered, but it may not be as effective as subcontracting or improving efficiency.

There Are 3 Work Stations (WC)with the Following Capacity: WC1