Question: Referring to the Class Scenario, CS&F ( Uncle Jims ) are improving the way that they purchase sugar. Which ONE of the following is the

Referring to the Class Scenario, CS&F (Uncle Jims) are improving the way that they purchase sugar. Which ONE of the following is the BEST example of a pull system?
Select one:
a. CS&F sign a framework agreement with a selected supplier for a regular quantity of sugar to be delivered every two days. Because of the regular small order the supplier can afford to invest in a smaller delivery vehicle so both sides save money
b. CS&F sign a framework agreement with a selected supplier agreeing a discount of the open market price of sugar. When the factory gets low on sugar the CS&F purchasing department sends in an order to the supplier for 10 tons
c. CS&F sign a framework agreement with a selected supplier. The selected supplier monitors the price of sugar and when the price is forecast to rise quickly orders 6 months supply on behalf of CS&F
d. CS&F sign a framework agreement with a selected supplier for a regular quantity of sugar to be delivered every three months at a fixed price
e. CS&F sign a framework agreement with a selected supplier such that when sugar supplies drop to a pre-determined level CS&F send in a top-up order to the supplier to bring levels up to a previously established level

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