Which of the following is an advantage of using distribution centers over direct store delivery?
A)Individual stores that forecast and draw from a DC are more cost efficient.
B)The DCs have the advantage of keeping backup stock in the store.
C)Direct store delivery is always more expensive.
D)The DCs enable the retailer to carry less overall inventory.
E)The DC can always deliver faster than a vendor.

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Backup inventory is expensive and difficult to house at the store level.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using Distribution