In a just-in-time logistics system, ________.
A) retailers carry small inventories of merchandise to last for only a few days
B) retailers store products for long periods to avoid an interruption in supply
C) producers supply products to resellers before customers place their orders
D) producers that are geographically far from their retailers use an express-delivery system
E) retailers incur high inventory-carrying and inventory-handling costs

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In a just-in-time logistics system, retailers carry small inventories of merchandise to last for only a few days, as products are supplied by producers only when there is a demand from customers. This helps to reduce inventory carrying and handling costs for retailers, and also ensures that products are fresh and not outdated.

In a Just-In-Time Logistics System, ________