Simon is a whiz at statistics and makes his forecast for the coming year based on the orders he receives from Dwight. Simon's process is creating a(n)
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The question describes a supply chain scenario and asks us to identify the type of obstacle that Simon's forecasting process is creating. Simon's forecast is based solely on orders he receives from Dwight without considering the end customer (Customer Rick). This can lead to a distorted view of actual demand and an accumulation of errors as each level in the supply chain relies only on the information from the level above.
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Forecast
Based on the search results, Simon's process is creating a forecast.
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Based on the search results, Simon's process is creating a forecast.
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A forecast is an estimate or prediction of future events, often based on data analysis and trends.
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The question implies a predictive process. Look for terms related to prediction or estimation.
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