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In which areas does forecasting currently play an important role according to the text?
In which areas does forecasting currently play an important role according to the text?
- Marketing and manufacturing decisions within the firm
- Scheduling and determining resource requirements
- Determining resource requirements and acquiring resources
- Scheduling and acquiring resources (correct)
What are some aspects that vary widely in forecasting situations?
What are some aspects that vary widely in forecasting situations?
- Lead time for acquiring raw materials, hiring personnel, and buying machinery
- Level of demand for product, material, labor, financing, or service
- Time horizons, factors determining actual outcomes, and types of data patterns (correct)
- Market opportunities, environmental factors, and the internal development of financial resources
Which type of information is required for quantitative forecasting techniques?
Which type of information is required for quantitative forecasting techniques?
- Lead time for acquiring resources
- Level of demand for product, material, labor, financing, or service
- Historical patterns and numerical data (correct)
- Information about market opportunities and environmental factors
What are the basic steps in any forecasting task for which quantitative data are available?
What are the basic steps in any forecasting task for which quantitative data are available?
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