Answer:
B. It initially slows production, but then production improves greatly.
Step-by-step explanation:
Sayuri's Asian Cafe's purchase of a new machine is to expand the production of potstickers. Initially, the new purchase will stall production process in the first few days due to the arrangements and potential testing for viability and also safe use of the machinery to avoid potential errors while the machine is still in use. At the end of testing and checking, production begins, ultimately leading to rapid production improvement and operational boost.