The Theory of Constraints strives to reduce the effect of constraints by
A) offloading work from constrained workstations.
B) increasing constrained workstation capability.
C) changing workstation order to reduce process cycle time.
D) offloading work from constrained workstations and increasing constrained workstation capability.
E) offloading work from constrained workstations, increasing constrained workstation capability, and changing workstation order to reduce process cycle time.

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The Theory of Constraints addresses constraints by either offloading work from them or increasing their capability. The best choice is D because it combines both strategies. Changing workstation order to reduce process cycle time may also be a helpful approach, but it is not as central to the Theory of Constraints as the other two strategies. Therefore, E is not the best choice because it includes an additional strategy that is not as critical.

The Theory of Constraints Strives to Reduce the Effect of Constraints