6 Which of the following statements is true with regard to cycle stock?   a It is also called surplus stock.   b It is received from a downstream supply chain partner.   c It is seasonal in nature   d It is also referred to as base stock.   27 Inventories that are in transit in containers or trucks ______.   a are known as pipeline inventories   b are known as in-house inventories   c are relatively small in global supply chain (as compared to domestic supply chains)   d are known as en route inventories

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26 Which of the following statements is true with regard to cycle stock?  
a It is also called surplus stock.  
b It is received from a downstream supply chain partner.  
c It is seasonal in nature  
d It is also referred to as base stock.  
27 Inventories that are in transit in containers or trucks ______.  
a are known as pipeline inventories  
b are known as in-house inventories  
c are relatively small in global supply chain (as compared to domestic supply chains)  
d are known as en route inventories  

 

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