A strategy for meeting uneven demand that is met by using some combination of inventories, overtime, part-time workers, subcontracting, and back orders while maintaining a steady rate of output is
A) Maintain a level workforce (level capacity)
B) Maintain a level output rate (level capacity)
C) Match demand period by period (chase demand)
D) Us a combination of decision variables

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Maintaining a level output rate (level capacity) strategy involves keeping a constant production rate while meeting fluctuating demand through a combination of methods such as inventories, overtime, and subcontracting, without varying the workforce size.

A Strategy for Meeting Uneven Demand That Is Met by Using