The management at Barks$-$a$-$Million is considering a new inventory control system. The current system is inadequate because it frequently causes stockouts that interrupt production and lead to excess stock of other materials $$ resulting in markdowns and high carrying costs. The new system will focus on ensuring that orders are placed with sufficient lead time to prevent stockouts by using

A$)$ a just$-$in$-$time inventory system.

B$)$ the economic order quantity.

C$)$ materials requirements planning.

D$)$ a reorder point.