Since sales and the arrival of merchandise from vendors can't be predicted with perfect accuracy,retailers have to carry __________.
A)backup stock
B)extra stock
C)cushion stock
D)cycle stock
E)base stock

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Because sales of a SKU and receipts of orders from the vendor cannot be predicted with perfect accuracy,the retailer has to carry backup stock as a cushion so it doesn't run out of merchandise before the next order arrives.

Since Sales and the Arrival of Merchandise from Vendors Can't