Which of the following is FALSE about Optimized Production Technology (OPT)?
A)Bottleneck workstations in the shop must be identified
B)Bottleneck workstations must be scheduled for full utilization
C)Capacities are to be balanced throughout the shop
D)Non-bottleneck workstations must be scheduled to keep bottlenecks busy so they never wait for work

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OPT emphasizes the importance of managing bottlenecks rather than balancing capacities throughout the shop. Balancing capacities can lead to inefficiencies and is not a principle of OPT.

Which of the Following Is FALSE About Optimized Production Technology