Question:

The Level Production Strategy

A level production strategy relies on a constant output rate and capacity while varying inventory and backlog levels to handle the fluctuating demand pattern.

Describe why or why not a pure service industry (e.g. accounting or law firms) may or may not be able to implement this type of technique.

REFERENCE

Wisner, J.D., Tan, K.-C., & Leong, G. (2012). Principles of Supply Chain Management (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning. CH 5, CH 6, CH 7, CH 8