6a. (i) The offer includes the range of products available. (ii) The offer informs the production and replenishment decisions. 6b. (i) The order represents customer demand. (ii) Orders trigger production and distribution decisions. 6c. (i) Theoretical inventory is the planned stock levels. (ii) Actual inventory is the real stock on hand. (iii) They inform production and ordering decisions. 6d. (i) The linkage provides real-time data for decision-making. (ii) This plays a crucial role in aligning strategy with operations, ensuring the right products are available