Managing inventory across a supply chain

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You are managing inventory across a supply chain.

a. What is a benefit of holding inventory further down-stream (closer to the final customer)?

b. What is a benefit of holding inventory further up-stream (farther from the final customer)?

c. What is a benefit of having multiple suppliers for the same part?

d. What is a benefit of having only one low-cost supplier per part?

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