Asked by Joseph Bartmann on Apr 25, 2024

Which of the following is not a potential cause of the bullwhip effect?

A) shortage gaming
B) channel coordination
C) order batching
D) demand forecast errors
E) price fluctuations

Bullwhip Effect

The phenomenon where variations in demand at the retail level cause progressively larger fluctuations in demand at the wholesale, distributor, manufacturer, and raw material supplier levels.

Shortage Gaming

A strategy used in supply chain management where participants may exaggerate their needs to avoid stockouts, often leading to inefficiencies or distortions in supply chains.

  • Comprehend the principle and consequences of the bullwhip effect within supply chains.
  • Differentiate between strategies that exacerbate vs. mitigate the bullwhip effect.