The Simplest Approach to Estimating a Future Period's Sales Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

The simplest approach to estimating a future period's sales is to assume that they will be equal to those of the latest observed period. In statistics, this is often simply referred to as which of the following?

• A) Base case approach
• B) Deseasonalized approach
• C) Naïve approach
• D) Pro forma approach

Understand the benefits and impacts of effective sourcing decisions.

Apply concepts of supply chain management to real-world scenarios.

Analyze demand distributions to make informed supply chain decisions.

Calculate expected understock quantities in supply chain scenarios.

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