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At the TFC, if your product’s shelf life is 20 weeks and your shelf-life promise is 80%, your product will be declared obsolete after …

The Fresh Connection has been reviewing different forecasting techniques for predicting weekly demand for their products. The following table lists the forecasting technique and its corresponding Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD). Based on the table, which forecasting technique should be used? Forecasting technique MAD Exponential smoothing 6,179 Moving average 5,387 Naive 4,952 Regression analysis 7,812  

Motorola evaluates suppliers on rigorous criteria. In many instances, Motorola has eliminated traditional supplier bidding, placing added emphasis on quality and reliability. On occasion these relationships yield contracts that extend through the product’s life cycle. Which supply-chain strategy is Motorola pursuing?

The Fresh Connection has been reviewing different forecasting techniques for predicting weekly demand for their products. The following table lists the forecasting technique and its corresponding Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD). Based on the table, which forecasting technique should be used? Forecasting technique MAD Exponential smoothing 68,375 Moving average 54,825 Naive 66,120 Regression analysis 49,515  

Based on the following warehouse report for the TFC’s finished goods warehouse, which of the following would be an appropriate response?    

As the VP of Supply Chain Management at the TFC, you decided to increase your lot size of Pack 1 containers from 2 weeks’ worth to ordering 5 weeks’ worth. Which of the following would you expect to see?

The TFC has a five-step process for making their finished goods available to their customers: Step 1: Retrieve components from the raw materials warehouse for production,Step 2: Mix pulp, water and any additives,Step 3: Bottle juice in containers,Step 4: Transfer the bottles to the finished goods warehouse,Step 5: Pull bottles for customer order and package in boxes, pallet layers or pallets according to the order. Bottling the juice is the step that takes the longest. The TFC wants to increase their capacity, what should they do?  

As the buyer for Williams, AZ you are evaluating a supplier for recycling bins to be used in city parks and along the downtown area. Three suppliers returned acceptable bids by the deadline. Below are the ratings from your assessment of the suppliers. Which supplier appears to be the best?     Supplier Ratings Category Weight Supplier A Supplier B Supplier C Design 10% 4 3 2 Delivery 30% 2 3 5 Warranty 20% 5 1 2 Price 40% 3 5 4  

If the TFC’s shelf life (%) promise is 65%,

The Fresh Connection has been reviewing different forecasting techniques for predicting weekly demand for their products. The following table lists the forecasting technique and its corresponding Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD). Based on the table, which forecasting technique should be used? Forecasting technique MAD Exponential smoothing 69,500 Moving average 46,025 Naive 53,875 Regression analysis 70,125