The need for safety stocks can be reduced by an operations strategy which
A)increases lead time.
B)increases lead time variability.
C)increases lot sizes.
D)decreases ordering costs.
E)decreases lead time variability.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Decreasing lead time variability makes the supply chain more predictable, reducing the need for safety stocks to buffer against uncertainties.

The Need for Safety Stocks Can Be Reduced by an Operations