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PQR, Inc. produces office supplies for big box retailers. This is a highly competitive market and the requirement for maintaining a continuous inventory of product for retailers is a high priority for PQR. Recently, the firm experienced shipping delays from overseas suppliers. Which of the costs associated with shortages would be MOST critical for PQR?
In a highly competitive market like office supplies, the most critical cost associated with shortag-es is typically lost sales. If PQR, Inc. experiences shipping delays and cannot maintain continuous inventory, customers are likely to turn to competitors to meet their needs. This can result in im-mediate lost sales and potentially long-term loss of customer loyalty. The cost of lost sales often outweighs other costs like idle workers or production downtime because it directly affects revenue and market share. Reference:
* Chopra, S., & Meindl, P. (2015). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Op-eration. Pearson.
* Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Pearson UK.
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