Which choice best describes level scheduling?
A) Daily production is variable from period to period.
B) Subcontracting, hiring, and layoffs manipulate supply.
C) Price points are calculated to match demand to capacity.
D) Inventory goes up or down to buffer the difference between demand and production.
E) Overtime is used to handle seasonal demand fluctuations.

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Level scheduling is a strategy where inventory levels are adjusted (increased or decreased) to buffer the difference between customer demand and production rates, aiming to maintain a consistent production rate despite fluctuations in demand.

Which Choice Best Describes Level Scheduling