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Meaning of bullwhip effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies: there are increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bullwhipping Bullwhips bullwort Bully bully beef bully boy

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