All inventory between a given stage in the supply chain and the final customer is called the
A)cycle inventory.
B)demand inventory.
C)echelon inventory.
D)safety inventory.

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Echelon inventory refers to all the inventory that is held between various points in a supply chain and the final customer. It includes inventory held at various stages such as raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and distribution centers. The term "echelon" refers to the different levels or stages in the supply chain. Cycle inventory refers to the inventory held to meet regular demand, demand inventory refers to inventory held to meet unexpected or fluctuating demand, and safety inventory refers to inventory held as a buffer against uncertainties such as demand variability or supply chain disruptions.

All Inventory Between a Given Stage in the Supply Chain