With Leading Indicators

question 63

Multiple Choice

With leading indicators:

• A) general time series are used to confirm trends in sales.
• B) it is important to find an independent time series that is closely related to company sales.
• C) it is difficult to convert changes in a leading indicator into a company sales forecast.
• D) you want a series that is available several months in advance of actual company sales.
• E) Answers b and d are correct.

Understand the differences between various types of optimization models including mixed-integer, nonlinear, and linear models.

Apply decision variables in optimization modeling correctly.

Evaluate the impact of changes in demand or resources on optimization outcomes.

Formulate transportation models for minimizing costs while meeting capacity and demand constraints.

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