Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 3P
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Interpretation:Concept of Bullwhip effect is to be determined along withits origin.
Concept Introduction: Bullwhip effect:
Bullwhip effect is the effect created by the distribution channels by placing order that has variation than the actual retail sales. The small variation between the order and the demand at each distribution channel sets a huge variability in the order of materials from the supplier to the customer. This effect is called as bullwhip effect. It is also called as whipsaw effect.
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Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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