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Chapter 11 Managing Uncertainty in the Supply Chain: Safety Inventory True/False Safety inventory is inventory carried for the purpose of satisfying demand that exceeds the amount forecasted for a given period. Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate Safety inventory is carried because demand forecasts are accurate and a product shortage may result if the forecast demand exceeds the actual demand. Answer: False Difficulty: Moderate Raising the level of safety inventory increases product availability and thus the margin captured from customer purchases. Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate R