Why Isn't Overstocking Warehouses an Effective Solution for a Problem

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why isn't overstocking warehouses an effective solution for a problem of low availability?

• A)It does not speed product time to market.
• B)It is an inefficient use of raw materials.
• C)It increases sales costs.
• D)It increases inventory costs.
• E)It lowers fill rate.

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