SCM$310-5012/$ In the $1990\text{'}$s REI $($the outdoor retailer$)$ had one distribution center in Sumner WA to serve stores as far away as Atlanta GA$.$ In the early $2000\text{'}$s$,$ REI added a second distribution center in Bedford, PA$.$ In $2016,$ REI added a third distribution center in Goodyear AZ$.$ By adding new distribution centers to their retail network, the retail fill$-$rate performance most likely $$

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$\_-$ got better because fulfillment between DC$\text{'}$s and Stores got shorter and more consistent.

$-.$ got better because less packaging was required to protect shipments.

got better because of the new stores they could eventually added to the system

got better because they could eliminate air freight