A manufacturer's throughput is constrained by a single workstation processing 80 units/hour while all others process 120+ units/hour. According to the Theory of Constraints, the first corrective action should be to:
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A
Add capacity to all workstations proportionally
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B
Exploit the constraint by maximizing its utilization
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C
Subordinate all other processes to the constraint's needs
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D
Elevate the constraint by purchasing new equipment immediately