One Purpose for Holding Inventory in Distribution Centers Is To

question 6

Multiple Choice

One purpose for holding inventory in distribution centers is to:

• A) decouple the demand for goods with the supply of goods.
• B) improve customer service by locating stock near the customer.
• C) decrease damage to merchandise by shipping shorter distances.
• D) absorb fluctuations in storage requirements that cannot be met at the factory.

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