The Retailer Can Justify the Forward Buying When

question 16

Multiple Choice

The retailer can justify the forward buying when

• A)they have inadvertently built up a lot of excess inventory.
• B)the forward buy allows the manufacturer to smooth demand by shifting it from peak to low-demand periods.
• C)it decreases his total cost.
• D)A and C only

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