The "Bullwhip" Effect

question 140

Multiple Choice

The "bullwhip" effect

• A) occurs as orders are relayed from retailers to wholesalers
• B) results in increasing fluctuations at each step of the sequence
• C) increases the costs associated with inventory in the supply chain
• D) occurs because of distortions in information in the supply chain
• E) all of the above

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