The ________ effect occurs when companies order more supplies than are needed due to a sudden change in demand.
A) just-in-time
B) roll-up
C) bullwhip
D) Doppler

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The bullwhip effect occurs when there is a sudden change in demand, and companies order more supplies than needed to meet the demand, causing increased inventory and costs throughout the supply chain. Just-in-time is a process of ordering and receiving inventory just in time for production and not keeping significant storage inventory. Roll-up and Doppler do not relate to supply chain management.

The ________ Effect Occurs When Companies Order More Supplies Than