A Company Which Specializes in Processing the Data of Other

question 159

Multiple Choice

A company which specializes in processing the data of other companies,but not its own,is a(n)

• A) computer service bureau.
• B) commercial vendor of disaster services.
• C) emergency response center.
• D) flying-start site.

---

Definitions:

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.

Safety Inventory

Extra inventory held to guard against uncertainties in demand or supply, ensuring product availability.

Advanced Planning Systems

Integrated software systems designed to optimize production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain management.