When the costs of process disruptions are extreme or life threatening,the vulnerability can be addressed by
A)redundancy.
B)SMED.
C)JIT.
D)kaizen.

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Redundancy involves having backups or duplicate systems in place to prevent complete shutdowns in the event of a process disruption. This is the most effective option when extreme costs or life-threatening situations are involved. SMED, JIT, and Kaizen are lean manufacturing techniques that may address process disruptions, but they do not necessarily provide the level of protection needed in extreme cases.

When the Costs of Process Disruptions Are Extreme or Life