A postponement strategy ______.
A)refers to delaying the final assembly of the product until more accurate demand information becomes available
B)is a way to delay consumption
C)is an attempt to avoid seasonal fluctuations in demand
D)is an attempt to avoid seasonal fluctuations in supply

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A postponement strategy involves delaying the final assembly of the product until more accurate demand information becomes available. By doing so, a company can reduce the risk of producing too many or too few units, as well as allow for customization based on specific customer needs. Delaying consumption (B) is not related to postponement strategies, and options C and D describe other supply/demand management strategies.

A Postponement Strategy ______