Operations Management
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781260484687
Author: CACHON, Gerard
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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To identify: The statement that best explains the given situation.
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This is sub topic of management which is retail
Safety stocks are used
a. To minimize transportation time
b. To provide protection against the uncertainties of supply and demand
c. To allow less expensive purchases by buying more
d. To offer better incentives
e. To attract more customers
The channel of distribution refers to the actual movement of products as they travel from the producer to the ultimate
consumer.
() a) True
b) False
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Operations Management
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