A Difference Between Periodic Review and Continuous Review Inventory Systems

question 13

Multiple Choice

A difference between periodic review and continuous review inventory systems is:

• A)Periodic review is more expensive than continuous review
• B)Continuous review usually requires more safety stock than periodic review
• C)In one system,time triggers orders; in the other,quantity triggers orders
• D)Periodic review requires real-time monitoring systems

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Definitions:

Neuroblastoma

A type of cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body, primarily affecting children.

-Blast

A suffix used in biology to denote an immature or embryonic cell that is capable of developing into a specific type of cell.

Multiply

The process of increasing in number, especially the mathematical operation of adding a number to itself a certain number of times.

Encapsulated

Surrounded by a protective layer or capsule, often referring to the way certain bacteria or benign tumors are contained.