In 2016, Spin Master, Did Not Properly Forecast Demand for Their

question 37

Multiple Choice

In 2016, Spin Master, did not properly forecast demand for their new product, Hatchimals, causing ___________ for their distributors.

• A) Excess stock
• B) The bullwhip effect
• C) Stockouts
• D) Price reductions

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