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A pattern of increased shipments from manufacturing plants to a central warehouse at month-end and quarter-end typically would cause which of the following situations in a central warehouse?

A. Fluctuation in required labor resources

B. Decreased use of storage capacity

C. Decreased transportation costs

D. Increased outbound shipments

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