Taylor uses old t-shirts to make reusable shopping or grocery bags. People donate their old t-shirts. It takes her about 30 minutes per shirt to make the bag. She sells the bags at craft fairs and donates all of her profits to her favorite charity. A customer loved her bags at a recent fair and wants Taylor to make some for her. She has lots of "memory" t-shirts and Taylor's bags would make great gifts. Taylor is more than happy to take on this order.
Which of the following is true?
A)This is an example of a pull model.
B)This is an example of a push model.
C)This is an example of a bullwhip effect.
D)This is an example does not affect Taylor's supply chain.

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This is an example of a pull model because Taylor only creates the bags when there is demand for them, in this case the customer's request for a specific order. She does not create excess inventory or make bags without orders.

Taylor Uses Old T-Shirts to Make Reusable Shopping or Grocery