Aggregation of safety inventory reduces the required level of safety inventory for a given level of product availability. State whether the following statements are true or false in this context. Please give a specific explanation in each case.
[a] Detergent is likely to benefit more from aggregating safety inventory than a product like computers.
True / False. Explain.
[b] Having short lead times is more beneficial to an apparel retailer selling online than to an apparel retailer selling through retail stores.
True / False. Explain.