Define Homeostasis and Homeostatic Imbalance

question 55

Essay

Define homeostasis and homeostatic imbalance.

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Definitions:

Supply Chains

Complex networks of suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors that produce, handle, and distribute goods and services from origin to consumer.

Safety Inventory

Extra stock kept in storage to guard against uncertainty in demand or supply, ensuring that a company can meet customer orders without delays.

Forecasted Demand

An estimation of the quantity of a product or service that consumers will purchase in the future.

Forecasting Errors

The difference between actual outcomes and previously predicted values, typically observed in the context of demand forecasting or financial forecasts.