A South African electronics retailer faces fluctuating demand for smartphones, with periods of high and low customer demand. The retailer is looking for a supply chain strategy that firstly balances responsiveness to changes in demand while striving for cost efficiency. Which supply chain strategy would be most suitable for succeeding in this volatile market?

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Relying on a just-in-time (JIT) inventory strategy to minimise inventory costs and respond to customer demand.

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Adopting a lean supply chain strategy to reduce costs and waste, focusing on maintaining minimal inventory levels.

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Choosing a leagile supply chain strategy that combines both efficiency and flexibility elements to manage costs and responsiveness.

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Implementing an agile supply chain strategy that allows the retailer to quickly adapt to changes in demand, even at higher costs.

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