The Mismatch Between Timing of Customer Demand and Supply Chain

question 4

Multiple Choice

The mismatch between timing of customer demand and supply chain lead times is what drives the need for:

• A) safety stock.
• B) anticipation inventory.
• C) cycle stock.
• D) hedge inventory.

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