The Operations Planning Practice of Inputting Sales Forecasts into Computer

question 251

Multiple Choice

The operations planning practice of inputting sales forecasts into computer software that accurately predicts the amount and timing of materials needed to complete products and projects is ________________.

• A)Enterprise Resource Planning
• B)Materials Requirement Planning
• C)Virtual Accuracy Tool
• D)Computer Based Materials Model

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Definitions:

Ketone

An organic compound characterized by a carbonyl group bonded to two other carbon atoms; important in organic chemistry and biology.

Trans-2-Methoxycyclohexanol

A compound featuring a cyclohexane ring with a methoxy group and a hydroxyl group in a trans configuration relative to each other.

Cyclohexanone

A six-membered cyclic ketone, used as a solvent and in the synthesis of nylon and other polymers.

1,2-Halohydrin

A compound containing a halogen and a hydroxyl group on adjacent carbon atoms, typically formed by the halogen addition to alkenes.