Which of the following statements describes supply chain actions that definitely reduce the cash-to-cash cycle?

Select the best answer. There is only one correct answer.

a) Decreasing inventory levels and delaying payments to suppliers

b) Reducing the production time in a Make-To-Order setting and paying suppliers faster

c) Increasing inventory levels but demanding faster payments from customers

d) Increasing inventory levels but delivering faster to customers

e) None of the above