When a firm places orders in lot sizes that are much larger than the lot sizes in which demand arises,
A) variability of orders is minimized up the supply chain.
B) variability of orders is magnified up the supply chain.
C) suppliers gain better visibility of consumer demand.
D) suppliers gain a more stable demand pattern.
Answer: B
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