The management at Sad Clown Pajamas, an Internet-based wholesaler, is considering a new inventory control system. The current system is inadequate because it results in stockouts that interrupt production and excess stocks of some materials that result in markdowns and high carrying costs. The new system, which will focus on ensuring that orders are placed with sufficient lead time to prevent stockouts, will employ
A) a just-in-time inventory system.
B) the economic order quantity.
C) a reorder point.
D) materials requirements planning.
Answer: C) a reorder point.
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