Abe Wants to Use a Qualitative Approach to Forecast Demand

question 45

Multiple Choice

Abe wants to use a qualitative approach to forecast demand. He should consider any of the following methods EXCEPT

• A)trend analysis.
• B)the Delphi technique.
• C)soliciting expert opinion.
• D)management forecasts.

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

All the indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process that cannot be directly tied to a specific product, including costs related to the factory itself such as utilities, depreciation, and maintenance.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses that are directly associated with the manufacturing of a product or the delivery of a service, such as wages of workers on the production line.

Factory Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs not directly tied to individual products, encompassing expenses like factory rent, utilities, and equipment depreciation.

Work in Process Inventory

Items in a manufacturing process that are partially completed but not yet finished goods.