The Mismatch Between the Timing of Customer Demand and Supply

question 29

Multiple Choice

The mismatch between the timing of customer demand and supply chain lead times is what drives the need for:

• A)safety stock.
• B)anticipation inventory.
• C)cycle stock.
• D)hedge inventory.

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