Glassico Publishing is a leading media company in France. The company handles sensitive information and often finds it susceptible to information threats. As a countermeasure, the company installs strong firewalls and protective software These steps are a part of ________.

Under the Securities Act of 1933, which of the following is true about activities of the issuer

during the waiting period? A) The issuer cannot place tombstone ads during the waiting period. B) The issuer can distribute a preliminary prospectus during the waiting period. C) The issuer cannot condition the market during the waiting period. D) The issuer may not make any offers to sell the securities during the waiting period.

Which of these statements about pipeline inventory is BEST?

A) Shorter lead times create more pipeline inventory. B) Changing an item's lot size does not directly affect the average level of the pipeline inventory. C) Pipeline inventory exists to avoid customer service problems. D) Pipeline inventory is used to even out volatile fluctuations in supply or demand.