The Disadvantage of Maintaining Enough Manufacturing Capacity to Meet Demand

question 9

Multiple Choice

The disadvantage of maintaining enough manufacturing capacity to meet demand in any period is

• A) much of the expensive capacity would go unused during most months when demand was lower.
• B) the expensive capacity would be used consistently throughout the year.
• C) most of the expensive capacity would still be used during most months when demand was lower.
• D) very low inventory costs because no inventory needs to be carried from period to period.
• E) None of the above are true.

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