Which of the Following Is Not a Traditional Reason for Carrying

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a traditional reason for carrying inventory?

• A) to satisfy customer demand
• B) to avoid shutting down manufacturing facilities
• C) to buffer against unreliable production processes
• D) to hedge against future price increases
• E) all of these are traditional reasons for carrying inventory

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