In a just$-$in$-$time logistics system,

A$)$ retailers carry small inventories of merchandise to last for only a few days

B$)$ producers supply products to resellers before customers place their orders

C$)$ retailers incur high inventory$-$carrying and inventory$-$handling costs

D$)$ retailers store products for long periods to avoid an interruption in supply

E$)$ producers that are geographically far from their retailers use an expressdelivery system