The inventory held in case demand exceeds expectation in order to counter uncertainty is called

A) cycle inventory.
B) safety inventory.
C) seasonal inventory.
D) sourcing.

Safety Inventory

A stock of goods or materials kept as a buffer to mitigate the risk of stockouts due to uncertainties in supply or demand.

Demand Uncertainty

The degree of unpredictability or variability regarding customer demand for a product or service, often affecting inventory management and supply chain planning.