Which of These Statements About Pipeline Inventory Is Best

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about pipeline inventory is best?

• A) Shorter lead times create more pipeline inventory.
• B) Changing an item's lot size does not directly affect the average level of the pipeline inventory.
• C) Pipeline inventory exists to avoid customer service problems.
• D) Pipeline inventory is used to even out volatile fluctuations in supply or demand.

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Definitions:

Gated Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to specific stimuli, regulating the flow of ions or molecules.

Depolarization

The process in which the electrical charge of a cell membrane becomes less negative, leading to the activation of electrical activities like nerve impulses.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control and the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger).