Safety Stock Exists for Which of the Following Reasons

question 24

Multiple Choice

Safety stock exists for which of the following reasons?

• A)To allow less expensive purchases by buying more.
• B)To allow for transportation time.
• C)To provide protection against the uncertainties of supply and demand.
• D)None of these.

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Definitions:

Endothermic

Describes a process or reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings, typically in the form of heat.

Equilibrium Concentration

The concentration of reactants and products in a chemical reaction that remains constant over time at equilibrium.

Starting Concentrations

The initial amounts of reactants in a chemical reaction, usually expressed in molarity or mass.

ΔG°

The standard Gibbs free energy change, indicating the spontaneity of a reaction under standard conditions.