Which of the Following Is Not Considered One of the Steps

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered one of the steps to developing the decomposition method?

• A)compute seasonal indices using CMAs
• B)deseasonalize the data by dividing each number by its seasonal index
• C)find the equation of the trend line using the deseasonlized data
• D)forecast for future periods using the trend line
• E)add the seasonal index to the trend forecast

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Definitions:

Product Development Process

The sequence of steps from initial concept to market launch that a company follows to create and introduce a new product.

Prototype

An initial model or release of a product used to test a concept or process, serving as a real-world proof of concept before full-scale production.

Disintermediation

The removal of intermediaries in a supply chain, allowing producers to sell directly to consumers.

Channel Intermediaries

Entities that facilitate the distribution process by moving products from producers to consumers, including wholesalers, retailers, agents, and brokers.