_____ inventory acts as a buffer between workstations in flow shops or departments in job shops to enable the operating process to continue.
A) Raw materials
B) Work-in-process
C) Cycle stock
D) Safety stock

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Work-in-process (WIP) inventory acts as a buffer between different stages of production in both flow shops and job shops, allowing for continuous operation even if there are delays or issues in preceding or subsequent processes.

_____ Inventory Acts as a Buffer Between Workstations in Flow