The management at Barks-a-Million is considering a new inventory control system.The current system is inadequate because it frequently causes stockouts that interrupt production and lead to excess stock of other materials - resulting in markdowns and high carrying costs.The new system,which will focus on forecasting demand for their products,will likely employ

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The new system described in the scenario - which focuses on forecasting demand - is most closely associated with materials requirements planning (MRP), making choice C the best option. A just-in-time inventory system (choice A) could be an option in some cases, but it's not clear from the scenario whether it would be appropriate for Barks-a-Million. Economic order quantity (choice B) and reorder point (choice D) are relevant concepts in inventory management, but they do not directly address the issue of forecasting demand and optimizing inventory levels through MRP.

The Management at Barks-A-Million Is Considering a New Inventory Control