A retailer currently places orders with its suppliers on a weekly basis. It is considering a switch to a routine in which it places orders on a daily basis. No change is expectedin the retailer’s demand. This change will have what effect on the volatility of its orders?a. It will decrease because its orders will better match its demand.b. It will stay the same because the retailer’s demand remains the same.c. It will increase because the more frequent orders will lead to more fickle decisions

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A retailer currently places orders with its suppliers on a weekly basis. It is considering a switch to a routine in which it places orders on a daily basis. No change is expected
in the retailer’s demand. This change will have what effect on the volatility of its orders?
a. It will decrease because its orders will better match its demand.
b. It will stay the same because the retailer’s demand remains the same.
c. It will increase because the more frequent orders will lead to more fickle decisions

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