In "drum, buffer, rope," what provides the schedule, i.e. the pace of production?

A) drum
B) buffer
C) rope
D) drum, buffer, and rope combined
E) both buffer and rope

Drum

In production and project management, often refers to the constraint or bottleneck resource that dictates the pace at which a process can run.

Buffer

A zone of protection or safety margin that reduces the risk of fluctuations or uncertainties affecting the primary system or process.

Rope

A length of strong cord made by twisting or braiding together strands of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or wire.