Which of the following is NOT a benefit of holdinginventory?

A.

minimizes risks involved in spoilage and obsolescence

B.

minimizes order cost from placing multiple orders throughout the year

C.

seasonality ofdemand, meaning that customer purchases often do not match the most efficient productioncycle, leading to a buildup of inventory in offpeak periods

D.

minimizes the risk that the firm will not be able to obtain an input it needs for production