Leaders in many supply chains have started moving
A) toward independent forecasting to improve their ability to match supply and demand.
B) toward consecutive forecasting to improve their ability to match supply and demand.
C) toward sequential forecasting to improve their ability to match supply and demand.
D) toward collaborative forecasting to improve their ability to match supply and demand.
E) None of the above are true.

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Collaborative forecasting involves input from various supply chain partners, allowing for a more accurate prediction of demand and better matching of supply with that demand. This is preferable to independent or consecutive/sequential forecasting, as it incorporates more perspectives and can lead to a more efficient and effective supply chain.

Leaders in Many Supply Chains Have Started Moving