Information Systems Are Used to Reduce or Eliminate the Bullwhip

question 15

True/False

Information systems are used to reduce or eliminate the bullwhip effect, hence, saving costs.

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Definitions:

Sale Of Accounts Receivable

A financial transaction where a company sells its outstanding invoices to a third party at a discount, in order to receive immediate cash.

Commission Charged

A fee paid to an employee or agent for facilitating a sale, typically a percentage of the sale amount.

Factor

A financial company that purchases receivables from businesses, providing them with immediate cash.

Impairment

Impairment is a reduction in the recoverable value of an asset below its carrying value, leading to an expense in the income statement.