English Explanatory Dictionary

bullwhip effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies: there are increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.

Word forms

bullwhip effect bullwhip effects

Synonyms

Forrester effect
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