Which of the following cannot be considered as independent demand items?
A)wholesale and retail merchandise items
B)maintenance,repair,and operating supplies at a manufacturing company
C)maintenance,repair,and operating supplies at a service firm
D)raw material items that become part of the final product at a manufacturing firm
E)service industry items such as hospital supplies or office supplies for law firms

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Raw material items that become part of the final product at a manufacturing firm are considered dependent demand items, as their demand is dependent on the demand for the final product they are used in. The other options (A, B, C, and E) can be considered independent demand items, as their demand is not directly tied to the demand for any other product or service.

Which of the Following Cannot Be Considered as Independent Demand