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Actual exam question from APICS's CSCP
Question #: 18
Topic #: 1
[All CSCP Questions]

Which of the following situations is an example of inventory being held as a way to balance supply and demand?

  • A. A manufacturer holds inventory of key components to maintain a level production schedule.
  • B. A manufacturer of seasonal products builds finished-goods inventory before the peak selling period.
  • C. A distributor maintains safety stock of slow-moving items at a central distribution center.
  • D. A retailer stocks a variety of sizes and colors of a fast-selling item to avoid losing sales.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
by Jayleo058 at Feb. 25, 2024, 7:52 p.m.

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duckula88
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
correct answer is A?
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Jayleo058
9 months ago
Why is it B? A manufacturer producing inventory right before its peak doesn't explain "holding" inventory. Also, why not C?
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