For a non-bottleneck activity,
A)Utilization must be near 100%
B)An hour lost has no effect on total process or factory output
C)Use large order sizes to minimize setups
D)Work-in-process buffer inventory should be placed in front of non-bottlenecks

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Non-bottleneck activities are not the limiting factor for the overall process, so an hour lost in these activities does not have a significant impact on the total output of the process or factory. Utilization near 100% may not be necessary for non-bottlenecks, and large order sizes may not be feasible or efficient for these activities. Work-in-process buffer inventory can be placed in front of non-bottlenecks, but this is not the best choice for a defining characteristic of non-bottlenecks.

For a Non-Bottleneck Activity