In "drum,buffer,rope," what provides the schedule,i.e.the pace of production?
A)drum
B)buffer
C)rope
D)all three of the above in combination
E)none of the above

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The drum provides the schedule or pace of production in a drum-buffer-rope system. It acts as the heartbeat of the system, indicating the maximum rate of production that can be sustained by the resources available. The buffer and rope then work together to ensure that the pace set by the drum is maintained without causing disruptions or delays in the production process.

In "Drum,buffer,rope," What Provides the Schedule,i