Intermittent Flow Shops May Be Preferred Because of Lumpy Demand

question 83

True/False

Intermittent flow shops may be preferred because of lumpy demand levels (rather than constant demand levels) over time.

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Definitions:

Overstock Quantity

An excess amount of inventory that surpasses the demand, leading to unused surplus and potential storage issues.

Vertically Integrated

A business structure where a company controls multiple stages of production, distribution, or both, within the same industry or supply chain.

Sourcing Decisions

Choices made by a company regarding the suppliers from which it procures goods, services, or raw materials, impacting costs, quality, and supply chain efficiency.

Optimal Quantity

The amount of a good or service that achieves the best balance between cost and efficiency in production and distribution.