Which of These Statements About Pipeline Inventory Is BEST

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about pipeline inventory is BEST?

• A)Shorter lead times create more pipeline inventory.
• B)Changing an item's lot size does not directly affect the average level of the pipeline inventory.
• C)Pipeline inventory exists to avoid customer service problems.
• D)Pipeline inventory is used to even out volatile fluctuations in supply or demand.

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