Inventory held to satisfy demand that is higher than forecasted is
A) safety backlog.
B) safety capacity.
C) safety inventory.
D) safety sales.
E) safety workforce.

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Safety inventory is the inventory held to meet unexpected or unpredictable demand. This inventory provides a buffer to prevent stockouts and ensures that customer demand can be met even if there are unforeseen events such as unexpected orders or supplier delays.

Inventory Held to Satisfy Demand That Is Higher Than Forecasted