What is A-B Control?

A way of regulating the working relationship between two machines or operators that controls overproduction and ensures the balanced use of resources.

Meaning and application in management

A way of regulating the working relationship between two machines or operators that controls overproduction and ensures the balanced use of resources. See : Inventory, Overproduction.

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