Which of the following are likely to be symptoms of the bullwhip effect in a supplychain comprised of consumers, a retailer, a wholesaler, and a factory?I. Variability of orders from the retailer to the wholesaler is higher than variability oforders from the wholesaler to the factory.II. Variability of orders from the wholesaler to the factory is lower than the variability inconsumer demand to the retailer.III. Variability in consumer demand is lower than the variability of orders from the retailerto the wholesaler.a. I only e. I and III but not IIb. II only f. II and III but not Ic. III only g. I, II, and IIId. I and II but not III

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Which of the following are likely to be symptoms of the bullwhip effect in a supply
chain comprised of consumers, a retailer, a wholesaler, and a factory?
I. Variability of orders from the retailer to the wholesaler is higher than variability of
orders from the wholesaler to the factory.
II. Variability of orders from the wholesaler to the factory is lower than the variability in
consumer demand to the retailer.
III. Variability in consumer demand is lower than the variability of orders from the retailer
to the wholesaler.
a. I only e. I and III but not II
b. II only f. II and III but not I
c. III only g. I, II, and III
d. I and II but not III

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