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Forecasting product demand is examined.

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Forecasting product demand is crucial for any manufacturer, supplier, or retailer because forecasts of future demand will determine the quantities that need to be purchased and produced. Demand forecasts are necessary since the basic operations process, moving from the suppliers' raw materials to ...

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