The Issue of Product Availability and the Level of Safety

question 89

Multiple Choice

The issue of product availability and the level of safety inventory is particularly significant in industries where

• A)product life cycles are short and demand is stable.
• B)product life cycles are short and demand is very volatile.
• C)product life cycles are long and demand is stable.
• D)product life cycles are long and demand is very volatile.

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Definitions:

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