Which of the Following Describes the Limitations of Vendor-Managed Inventory

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the limitations of vendor-managed inventory that retailers may encounter?

• A) Since the vendor owns the merchandise until it is sold by the retailer, at which time the retailer pays for the merchandise, a retailer bears a financial risk.
• B) It takes longer for a product to go from design to the ordering to have the product on the selling floor.
• C) When the vendor coordinates the supply chain for its specific products, it does not know what other actions the retailer is taking that might affect the sales of its products in the future.
• D) Retail buyers and planners need to monitor inventory levels.
• E) It is an added cost with little benefit for the retailer to share selling information with their vendors.

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Definitions:

Competitors

Are entities or individuals that compete within the same market or field, aiming to achieve goals such as higher sales or superior performance.

Morally Illegitimate

Refers to actions or practices that are deemed unethical or not acceptable based on societal norms and moral principles.

Marketing Activities

The actions or tactics undertaken by a company to promote and sell its products or services, including advertising, selling, and delivering products to consumers.

Losing Right to Operate

The risk of a business losing its legal or social license to operate due to non-compliance with regulations or societal expectations.