Safety Stock Acts as a Buffer for the Lack of Flexibility

question 22

True/False

Safety stock acts as a buffer for the lack of flexibility in the supply chain.

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Flexibility

The ability of a system, process, or entity to adapt effectively to changes or variability in its environment or operation.

Network Design

The process of planning and structuring how devices, paths, and protocols interact in a network to efficiently manage data flow.

Supply Disruptions

Supply disruptions are unforeseen events or circumstances that interrupt the normal flow of goods and materials within a supply chain.