a. The maximal profit in a supplier-retailer supply chain can be achieved even when either of them is acting independently. b. Just-in-time production system is a "push" system, in which workstations "push" inventory. c. Just-in-time production policies are best suited for processes with large setup costs.

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4. Establish whether the following are "True" or "False", and clearly state your answer:
a. The maximal profit in a supplier-retailer supply chain can be achieved even when either of them
is acting independently.
b. Just-in-time production system is a "push" system, in which workstations "push" inventory.
c. Just-in-time production policies are best suited for processes with large setup costs.
d. The variability in demand increases downstream in the supply chain, as the chain gets
influenced by the market demand more significantly.
e. In a (Q, R) policy, stockouts can occur at any time.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Establish whether the following are "True" or "False", and clearly state your answer: a. The maximal profit in a supplier-retailer supply chain can be achieved even when either of them is acting independently. b. Just-in-time production system is a "push" system, in which workstations "push" inventory. c. Just-in-time production policies are best suited for processes with large setup costs. d. The variability in demand increases downstream in the supply chain, as the chain gets influenced by the market demand more significantly. e. In a (Q, R) policy, stockouts can occur at any time.
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