In this case, Rebeli Press decided not to keep books in inventory, but, instead, to order books printed as it needed them. It made this decision even though its cost per copy would have been lower if it ordered books in larger quantities.

A. What characteristics of the publishing industry made it decide to use this higher cost method of printing books?

B. What factors might exist that would lead a company to decide that it is more sensible to produce in advance, and to keep an inventory of items on hand?