Over time, consumers have less of a need for a broad product offering. How does this shift in preferences alter the desirability of make-to-stock production relative to make-to-order production? 

a. It increases it; that is, make-to-stock becomes more desirable. 

b. It has no impact. 

c. It decreases it; that is, make-to-stock becomes less desirable. 

d. We cannot determine from the given information.