Scenario 2.2 Avie Products Inc. Is Planning to Add a Third Shift

Scenario 2.2
Avie Products Inc. is planning to add a third shift to its production schedule. It currently has 450 workers involved in all aspects of its fertilizer business, best done in Canada. A recent surge in demand from its global customers is driving the need for more workers; however, Simi Meher, the CEO, is concerned that the surge may be temporary, especially in light of the recent economic downturns in the global environment where Avie does business.
-Refer to Scenario 2.2. What would assist Avie in determining how many additional workers it would need for the third shift?

A) reconciling supply and demand
B) Markov analysis
C) replacement charting
D) trend analysis