Gabby Is Responsible for Determining the Quantities of Specialty Items

question 16

Multiple Choice

Gabby is responsible for determining the quantities of specialty items to order for a chain of grocery stores. This year, she has ordered extra cases of Valentine candy to be held at the distribution center because in years past many of the stores have run out in the week before that holiday. This is an example of which aspect of distribution operations?

• A) Supporting production requirements
• B) Fulfilling omni-channel demand
• C) Protecting against uncertainty
• D) Balancing supply and demand

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