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A card printing solution is comprised of 4 stages: Loading, Printing, Packaging and Sorting. Loading and sorting of cards is done manually through…

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A card printing solution is comprised of 4 stages: Loading, Printing, Packaging and Sorting. Loading and sorting of cards is done manually through operators, while printing and packaging are automated. The loading stage requires the operator to load 100 cards after an alarm is raised. Sorting requires an operator to distribute each package based on the printed address into the appropriate delivery box. Which stage should be assessed as the most likely to increase process inefficiencies?
Answer options
A: Loading
B: Packaging
C: Sorting Correct answer
D: Printing
Correct Answer:
C. Sorting
Explanation

The sorting stage should be assessed as the most likely to increase process inefficiencies, because it is a manual, error-prone, and time-consuming task that depends on the operator’s accuracy and speed. The sorting stage requires the operator to read the printed address on each package and place it in the correct delivery box, which may involve multiple steps, movements, and decisions. The sorting stage may also introduce delays, bottlenecks, or rework if the operator makes mistakes or cannot keep up with the volume of packages. The loading, packaging, and printing stages are less likely to increase process inefficiencies, because they are either automated or simpler tasks that involve fewer steps, movements, and decisions. The loading stage only requires the operator to load 100 cards after an alarm is raised, which is a straightforward and infrequent task. The packaging and printing stages are automated and do not require any human intervention, which reduces the risk of errors and delays. Reference: CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 6: Strategy Analysis, page 248 Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide, Version 3, Chapter 5: Strategy Analysis, section 5.2: Analyze Current State, page 95 Business Analysis Professional Resources, IIBA Resource Collection, Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 6: Strategy Analysis, page 248

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