Which of the following is true of distribution centers?

Distribution centers rely on pull, rather than push strategies to determine their inventory levels.

Greater backup inventory is needed to prevent stockouts.

Space in a distribution center is usually more expensive than space in retail stores.

Distribution centers work best when retailers have only a few outlets that are far apart geographically.

Distribution centers enable the retailer to carry less merchandise in the individual stores, which results in lower inventory investments systemwide.