Which One of the Following Statements on Inventory Placement of Finished

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements on inventory placement of finished goods is best?

• A) Forward placement might help reduce transportation cost.
• B) Forward placement is consistent with a competitive priority that calls for customization.
• C) Inventory pooling should be avoided when demand in various regions fluctuates month to month.
• D) Backward placement is consistent with a competitive priority that calls for fast delivery times.

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