A Forecasting System That Brings the Manufacturer and Its Customers

question 48

Multiple Choice

A forecasting system that brings the manufacturer and its customers together to provide input for forecasting is a(n) :

• A) nested system.
• B) harmonically balanced supply chain.
• C) iterative Delphi method system for the supply chain.
• D) collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment system.

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