The Department Usually in the Best Position to Identify Customers

question 91

Multiple Choice

The department usually in the best position to identify customers' needs is the:

• A)production department.
• B)distribution department.
• C)sales and marketing department.
• D)design department.

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Definitions:

Time-series Forecasting

The use of historical data to predict future occurrences through identifying patterns or trends over time.

Past Demand

Historical data regarding the quantity of goods or services that were sought after by consumers in previous periods.

Qualitative Approach

A research strategy focusing on understanding the quality, nature, or characteristics of phenomena rather than quantifying them with numbers.

Random Fluctuations

The unpredictable changes in variables or systems over time, which can be due to a variety of uncontrolled or random factors.