The bullwhip effect can be reduced if ________.
A) suppliers receive faxed purchase orders from the retailer
B) suppliers are provided with warehouse management software
C) suppliers have real-time access to up-to-date retail sales data
D) suppliers are provided with global trade management software

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Providing suppliers with real-time access to up-to-date retail sales data can help reduce the bullwhip effect by allowing them to better forecast demand and plan inventory levels accordingly. This leads to less variability in orders and inventory, reducing the amplification of fluctuations up the supply chain. The other options may improve supply chain efficiency but may not directly address the bullwhip effect.

The Bullwhip Effect Can Be Reduced If ________