A Problem with Traditional Computerization of Operations Was That

question 57

Multiple Choice

A problem with traditional computerization of operations was that

• A)Functional areas such as marketing and production created systems to meet their own needs without considering the needs of other areas.
• B)Traditional systems often resulted in a collection of mismatched or redundant systems.
• C)Both functional areas such as marketing and production created systems to meet their own needs without considering the needs of other areas and traditional systems often resulted in a collection of mismatched or redundant systems.
• D)Neither functional areas such as marketing and production created systems to meet their own needs without considering the needs of other areas nor traditional systems often resulted in a collection of mismatched or redundant systems.

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Definitions:

Push-Pull Strategy

A marketing strategy that combines both push tactics, aimed at directly influencing distributors or retailers, and pull tactics, aimed at enticing consumers towards the product.

Sales Forecast

An estimation of the expected sales for a particular period in the future, based on historical data, market analysis, and other factors.

Supply Chain

The interconnected network of entities, including suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, involved in producing and delivering a product or service to the end consumer.

Upstream

In the context of supply chain management, it refers to the initial stages involving the sourcing of raw materials and the production processes leading to the final product.