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Question #31
A manufacturer can simplify the forecasting process by pooling demand forecasts for a product group and then:
  1. A
    averaging total demand and spreading it evenly across all items.
  2. B
    disaggregating demand to the item level based on marketing input.
  3. C
    disaggregating demand to the item level based on historical proportions.
  4. D
    allocating demand to each production site.

Correct Answer:
C

Question #32
Which of the following types of information would be an appropriate basis for a qualitative forecast?
  1. A
    Leading indicators
  2. B
    Regression analysis
  3. C
    Order history
  4. D
    Shipment history

Correct Answer:
B

Question #33
The use of a seasonal index as a forecasting technique measures the ratio of the:
  1. A
    average seasonal demand to the average demand for all periods.
  2. B
    average demand for all periods to the average seasonal demand.
  3. C
    average seasonal demand to the standard deviation of the demand for all periods.
  4. D
    standard deviation of the seasonal demand to the standard deviation of demand for all periods.

Correct Answer:
A

Question #34
Medium-term demand management projections are used primarily to:
  1. A
    complete strategic business planning of facilities.
  2. B
    complete forecasts at the item level.
  3. C
    aggregate demand for production planning.
  4. D
    develop the master production schedule.

Correct Answer:
C

Question #35
Which of the following strategies is used primarily for demand planning?
  1. A
    Build-to-order scheduling
  2. B
    Push-pull replenishment
  3. C
    Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment
  4. D
    Vendor-managed inventory

Correct Answer:
C

Question #36
In addition to sales history, current customer orders, and forecasted demand, which of the following data sources should be used as part of a demand management process?
  1. A
    Inventory levels
  2. B
    Contractual obligations
  3. C
    Customer profitability
  4. D
    Scheduled marketing activities

Correct Answer:
D

Question #37
Demand management involves which of the following undertakings?
  1. A
    Adjusting capacity to support expected demand
  2. B
    Engaging in activities associated with customer relationship management
  3. C
    Creating higher customer demand by improving performance in areas such as lead time and service levels
  4. D
    Understanding events and managing activities that could influence future demand

Correct Answer:
D

Question #38
Which of the following forecasting methods relies on the opinions of a panel of experts?
  1. A
    Delphi technique
  2. B
    Survey method
  3. C
    Causal method
  4. D
    Time series analysis

Correct Answer:
A

Question #39
What is the primary role of marketing in supporting supply chain management?
  1. A
    Selecting favored supplier partners
  2. B
    Developing efficient customer channels
  3. C
    Focusing on short-term forecasting accuracy
  4. D
    Working with research and development on slow-moving products

Correct Answer:
B

Question #40
Which of the following practices has improved management of the customer pipeline?
  1. A
    Reverse auctions
  2. B
    Sales force automation
  3. C
    Finite capacity planning
  4. D
    Point-of-purchase metrics

Correct Answer:
B

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