What Is the Bullwhip Effect

question 282

Multiple Choice

What is the bullwhip effect?

• A)views all areas up and down the supply chain in real time
• B)uses advanced mathematical algorithms to improve the flow and efficiency of the supply chain while reducing inventory
• C)ensures supply chain cohesion by automating the different activities of the supply chain
• D)occurs when distorted product-demand information ripples from one partner to the next throughout the supply chain

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