It is a good idea to use stagger charts in both the manufacturing and sales forecasts. As noted, they will show the trend of change from one forecast to another, as well as the actual results. By repeatedly observing the variance of one forecast from another, you will continually pin down the causes of inaccuracy and improve your ability to forecast both orders and the availability of product. Forecasting future work demands and then adjusting the output of an “administrative factory” represents a very important way in which its productivity can be increased. Though an old and honored way of
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