Matt is the distribution center manager for a toy manufacturer. The last quarter of every year presents a huge challenge for him in terms of managing the tremendous volume of toys moving through the distribution center, including tracking the SKUs of all products. This example represents which aspect of DC management?

A) Labor availability issues
B) Demand variation
C) Higher customer requirements
D) Value-added activities

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The scenario described in the question refers to the challenge of managing the high volume of toys during the last quarter, which is commonly known as the peak season or holiday season. This is an example of demand variation, where demand for certain products increases significantly during specific times of the year.

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