We learned that Pull-based supply chains are production and distribution demand driven and are therefore coordinated with the true customer demand, rather than forecasted demand. Which of the following is an advantage of Pull-based supply chains?

Select one:

a. Require high inventories to be held along the supply chain in order to be able to respond to specific orders.

b. Require accurate forecasts in order for the supply chain to be ready to respond to the customer demand.

c. Result in higher costs.

d. Drive longer lead times since the supply chain only reacts to end customer demand.

e. None of these is an advantage of Pull-based supply chains.