Forecasting Methods
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What is the primary purpose of quantitative forecasting?

  • To identify potential demand and market forces
  • To use past sales data to predict future demand (correct)
  • To make predictions based on expert opinions
  • To minimize the cost of ordering and holding stock
  • What is the main advantage of having a comprehensive ERP solution?

  • It provides visibility into all data that impacts forecasts (correct)
  • It is a method used to make purchasing decisions
  • It helps to minimize the cost of ordering and holding stock
  • It helps to identify potential demand and market forces
  • What is the goal of Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) calculation?

  • To minimize the cost of ordering and holding stock (correct)
  • To identify potential demand and market forces
  • To maximize the cost of ordering and holding stock
  • To determine the most profitable number of units to order
  • What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative forecasting?

    <p>Qualitative forecasting relies on expert opinions, while quantitative forecasting uses historical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Safety Stock?

    <p>To hold extra inventory in case of unexpected demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the cost of ordering an inventory when ordering in bulk?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for extra stock held above the desired inventory level?

    <p>Buffer Stock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of inventory carrying cost?

    <p>Marketing Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason companies hold buffer stock?

    <p>To mitigate against stockouts or overstocking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to products that reach the end of their lifecycle?

    <p>They are written-off and disposed of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the return the company could make on the money tied up in inventory?

    <p>Opportunity Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can companies do to minimize obsolete inventory?

    <p>Offload stock while it still has some value</p> Signup and view all the answers

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