The Effect of the Lack of Synchronization Among Supply-Chain Members

question 32

Multiple Choice

The effect of the lack of synchronization among supply-chain members is referred to as which of the following?

• A)Forward buying
• B)Continuous replenishment
• C)Bullwhip effect
• D)Metcalf's Law
• E)Being out of step

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