The Fact That Each Stage in a Supply Chain Forecasts

Multiple Choice

The fact that each stage in a supply chain forecasts demand based on the stream of orders received from the downstream stage results in

A) forecasts based on actual consumer demand patterns.
B) a reduction in demand as we move up the supply chain from the retailer to the manufacturer.
C) a magnification of fluctuations in demand as we move up the supply chain from the retailer to the manufacturer.
D) an increase in forecast accuracy.
E) none of the above