Suppose Your Company Decides to Create a More "Service-Oriented" Distribution

Multiple Choice

Suppose your company decides to create a more "service-oriented" distribution network by doubling the number of independently operated stores located around the country.Assuming demands are spread equally across the stores and inventory policies continue to be optimized,how much would you expect total cycle and safety stocks to increase? (Pick the nearest answer.)

A) 250 percent
B) 100 percent
C) 40 percent
D) 25 percent