What This Document Is
This document is the fourth homework assignment for SCM 3660, Supply Chain Management, at Appalachian State University. It assesses understanding of forecasting techniques and capacity planning principles within a supply chain context. The assignment consists of multiple-choice questions and applied problems requiring calculations and analysis.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is crucial for students enrolled in SCM 3660. Successfully completing it demonstrates a grasp of core forecasting methods – including moving averages, weighted moving averages, and exponential smoothing – and their application to real-world supply chain scenarios. It also tests understanding of the relationship between forecasting, capacity, and customer service levels. This homework contributes to the overall course grade and prepares students for more advanced topics in supply chain planning.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This assignment focuses on applying forecasting *techniques*, but it does not provide a comprehensive overview of all possible forecasting scenarios or advanced statistical modeling. Students will still need to consult course lectures, readings, and potentially external resources to fully understand the nuances of forecasting in complex supply chains. The assignment also assumes a foundational understanding of basic statistical concepts.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* Ten multiple-choice questions covering forecasting time horizons, CPFR, capacity planning, and forecasting methods.
* Two applied problems: one involving calculating forecasts for blood pint usage using moving averages and exponential smoothing, and another focused on ambulance mileage forecasting using moving averages and weighted moving averages.
* Detailed data sets for both applied problems, allowing students to practice calculations.
* Expected answers for the calculations, enabling self-assessment.
This preview *does not* include the solutions to the multiple-choice questions or a complete walkthrough of the calculations. It is designed to give you an overview of the assignment’s scope and content.
