Question $20$

In a multi$-$stage supply chain with Supplier$-$Manufacturer$-$Distributor$-$Retailer, the different

entities have different objectives, all of which lead to decisions involving critical trade$-$offs.

One of these decisions at the Retailer level is to maintain high service levels in an attempt

to satisfy the customer. This would typically result in:

Higher transportation costs by the distributor

Lower planning overhead at the Supplier level

Higher inventories across the supply chain

Reduced costs at the retailer level

Increase in delivery lead times by the manufacturer to the distributor