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) Seasonal demand fluctuations are matched without hirings or layoffs.

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Level scheduling involves maintaining a consistent production rate while using inventory to absorb fluctuations in demand, thus keeping production steady and avoiding frequent changes in workforce or production levels.

Which Choice Best Describes Level Scheduling