A South African furniture manufacturer produces standard furniture models with stable, predictable demand throughout the year. However, during the holiday season, the manufacturer experiences a temporary but planned increase in demand for customised furniture designs. Which supply chain strategy would best support the manufacturer in managing both stable and seasonal demand?

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Implementing an agile supply chain strategy that quickly responds to changing customer demand for customised furniture, even at higher operational costs.

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Using a leagile supply chain strategy that combines lean efficiency for standard products and agile flexibility for customised furniture during peak periods.

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Adopting a lean supply chain strategy that focuses on minimising waste and reducing inventory for the standard models, while planning for seasonal demand peaks with limited buffer stock.

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Relying on a just-in-case strategy to produce large volumes of customised furniture in anticipation of holiday demand.

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