Myra operates a punch press on a production line.Because she is slower than the operators both before and after her in the process, work stacks up at her press.This is known as a _________:
A)bottleneck
B)constraint
C)defect
D)hazard

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A bottleneck occurs when one stage or process in a production line is slower than the others, leading to a buildup of work and slowing down the entire production process. In this scenario, Myra is the bottleneck as work is stacking up at her press. Constraints refer to limiting factors that restrict the capacity or efficiency of a process, defects are flaws or errors in the product or process, and hazards refer to potential dangers to safety or health. None of these terms accurately describe the situation in the given scenario.

Myra Operates a Punch Press on a Production Line