Acme Fastener and Tool Is Having Major Problems with Demand

question 8

Multiple Choice

Acme Fastener and Tool is having major problems with demand management. The VP of Sales is very focused on increasing productivity according to forecasts, but the operations manager routinely presents obstacles to increasing production above current levels. Of the following, which problem is the firm experiencing?

• A) Focus on tactics
• B) Lack of attention on operational planning
• C) Overemphasis on forecasting
• D) Functional silos

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