In "drum, buffer, rope," what provides the schedule, i.e. the pace of production?
A) drum
B) buffer
C) rope
D) drum, buffer, and rope combined
E) both buffer and rope

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The drum provides the schedule, as it represents the maximum production rate of the system. The pace of production is set by the drumbeat, which indicates the rate at which products should be produced.

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