The mismatch between timing of customer demand and supply chain lead times is what drives the need for:
A) safety stock.
B) anticipation inventory.
C) cycle stock.
D) hedge inventory.

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Anticipation inventory is used to manage the mismatch between the timing of customer demand and supply chain lead times by building up stock in advance of expected demand.

The Mismatch Between Timing of Customer Demand and Supply Chain