A Contracture Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

A contracture is:

• A) A decrease in size or wasting away of tissue
• B) The lack of joint mobility caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle
• C) The loss of muscle strength as a result of inactivity
• D) A drop in blood pressure when the person stands

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Definitions:

Fill Rate

A performance metric that measures the percentage of customer demand that is met without backorders or stockouts.

Replenishment Cycle

The process or time it takes to replenish inventory in a supply chain, from ordering to receiving goods.

Expected Shortage

The anticipated deficiency in quantity or supply of a product or resource relative to the expected demand for that product or resource.

Safety Inventory

Additional stock kept to mitigate the risk of stockouts and production halts due to fluctuations in demand and supply chain disruptions.