In each of the following, name the term defined. Answersare listed at the bottom.1. This refers to how common an item is or how many substitutes might be available.2. When a customer allows the supplier to manage inventory policy for an item or group of items.3. A phenomenon characterized by increased variation in order as we move from the customer to the manufacturer in the supply chain.4. Products that satisfy basic needs and do not change much over time.5. Products with short life cycles and typically high-profit margins.

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In each of the following, name the term defined. Answers
are listed at the bottom.
1. This refers to how common an item is or how many substitutes might be available.
2. When a customer allows the supplier to manage inventory policy for an item or group of items.
3. A phenomenon characterized by increased variation in order as we move from the customer to the manufacturer in the supply chain.
4. Products that satisfy basic needs and do not change much over time.
5. Products with short life cycles and typically high-profit margins.

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