- What are some of the differences between long and short term forecasts? What are some of the challenges that are specific to the schedule?
- What are the characteristics of demand that are suited for longer rolling averages? Shorter rolling averages?
- Historical demand can provide an excellent guideline in developing forecasts. What other factors should be considered when developing forecasts.
- Some people will argue that forecasts are a sales and marketing function and shouldn’t be part of an operations course. Do you agree? Why or why not?
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