Due to supply rationing,a buyer is being allotted 90% of her total orders.As a result,the buyer inflates her subsequent orders in an attempt to meet her real needs for demand.This strategy is known as:
A)Stockpiling
B)Bullwhip ordering
C)Order fulfillment
D)Shortage gaming

Question

Due to supply rationing,a buyer is being allotted 90% of her total orders.As a result,the buyer inflates her subsequent orders in an attempt to meet her real needs for demand.This strategy is known as:
A)​Stockpiling
B)Bullwhip ordering​
C)Order fulfillment​
D)Shortage gaming​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The strategy of inflating subsequent orders in an attempt to meet real demand needs due to supply rationing is known as shortage gaming. Option A, stockpiling, refers to the act of accumulating excess inventory to guard against future shortages. Option B, bullwhip ordering, refers to the phenomenon where small fluctuations in demand at the retail level can cause significant fluctuations in demand further up the supply chain. Option C, order fulfillment, refers to the process of fulfilling customer orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Due to Supply Rationing,a Buyer Is Being Allotted 90% of Her