A Vendor-Managed Inventory System Is an

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Multiple Choice

A vendor-managed inventory system is an

• A) inventory supply system that operates with very low inventories and requires fast on-time delivery.
• B) inventory management system whereby the supplier determines the product amount and assortment a retailer needs and automatically delivers the appropriate items.
• C) inventory management system that is designed to reduce the retailer's lead time for receiving merchandise, which then lowers its inventory investment, improves customer service levels, and reduces logistic expenses.
• D) inventory supply system that relies on the judgment of individual warehouse managers based on daily reports from its retailer customers.
• E) inventory system that guarantees delivery within 48 hours, granting price reductions of 1 percent per hour if a shipment is delayed.

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