Saks Fifth Avenue Employs a Quick Response System to Order

question 30

Multiple Choice

Saks Fifth Avenue employs a quick response system to order fast-moving fashion items. Saks' point-of-sales scanner records each sale. When stock falls below a minimum level, the system automatically sends an electronic order to the vendor (e.g., Donna Karan) , which processes the order within 48 hours. This system has effectively reduced __________.

• A)lead time
• B)supply lag
• C)product flow
• D)customer response cycle

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