What is supply$-$chain analysis and how can it benefit manufacturers and retailers?

Supply$-$chain analysis:

A$.$ is a "push$-$through" approach that manufactures finished goods for inventory on the basis of demand forecasts.

B$.$ delays recording some of the journal entries $($and omits others$)$ relating to the cycle from purchase of direct materials to the sale of finished goods.

C$.$ records journal entries that occur in the same order as actual purchases and progress in production. Costs are tracked sequentially as products pass through each of the four sta trigger points.

D$.$ describes the flow of goods, services, and information from the initial sources of materials and services to the delivery of products to consumers, regardless of whether those acti in the same organization or in other organizations.

Benefits include:

A$.$ organizing production in manufacturing cells, reduced manufacture of product not subsequently demanded by retailers, and hiring and training multi$-$skilled workers.

B$.$ sharing of information across companies which enables a reduction in inventory levels at all stages, fewer stockouts at the retail level, reduced manufacture of product not subsec demanded by retailers, and a reduction in expedited manufacturing orders.

C$.$ emphasizing total quality management, reducing manufacturing lead time and setup time, and building strong supplier relationships.

D$.$ none of the above. There are no benefits.