Why do we hold input inventory? Check all that apply.

$$ A$)$ Transportation lot size

B$)$ As a buffer between workstations

C$)$ Ease of production scheduling'

D$)$ Take advantage of economic production lot sizes

E$)$ Economic order quantity

F$)$ Hedge against price increases

G$)$ To match capacities between workstations

H$)$ Matching production to demand

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