The _____ Is Erratic Shifts in Orders Up and Down

question 23

Multiple Choice

The _____ is erratic shifts in orders up and down the supply chain.

• A) demand forecast effect
• B) supply forecast effect
• C) bullwhip effect
• D) inventory effect
• E) customer coordination effect

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated by dividing current assets by current liabilities.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health.

Short-term Bank Loan

A loan borrowed from a bank with a repayment period typically less than one year, often used for immediate liquidity needs.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets that are used in the operations of a business, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment, and are not expected to be converted into cash in the current or upcoming fiscal year.