Small Changes in Consumer Demand Can Result in Large Variations

question 61

Multiple Choice

Small changes in consumer demand can result in large variations in orders placed because of the ...

• A)Supply chain
• B)Safety stock requirement
• C)Lead time effect
• D)Bullwhip effect
• E)FCFS scheduling

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