Reducing the Replenishment Lead Time Can Help Dampen the Bullwhip

question 28

Multiple Choice

Reducing the replenishment lead time can help dampen the bullwhip effect because

• A) it will decrease the uncertainty of demand during the lead time.
• B) the manufacturer is aware of the retailer's promotion plans to achieve coordination.
• C) it discourages retailers from artificially inflating their orders in the case of a shortage.
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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