A rail service company has a special "2 for 1 seat sale" and requires an additional 100 railcars to meet the forecasted demand in the next 10 months.After the 10 months, demand is anticipated to fall to previous levels. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY option for the company to choose?

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Leasing the railcars would be the most likely option for the company as it is a short-term requirement and the demand is expected to fall after 10 months. Leasing would allow the company to quickly acquire the additional railcars and return them once the demand falls back to previous levels, without the long-term commitment and cost of purchasing or manufacturing in-house. Outsourcing is not a relevant option for this situation, as it typically refers to the transfer of a business process to an outside vendor.

A Rail Service Company Has a Special "2 for 1