Which of the following enables a firm to generate demand forecasts for a product, and to develop sourcing and manufacturing plans for that product?
A) Supply chain demand system
B) Supply chain delivery system
C) Supply chain planning system
D) Supply chain execution system
E) Internal supply chain system

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A supply chain planning system enables a firm to generate demand forecasts for a product, as well as develop sourcing and manufacturing plans for that product. Supply chain delivery systems focus on transportation and delivery activities, supply chain execution systems are used to manage daily operations of the supply chain, while internal supply chain systems focus on coordination between different departments within a firm. Therefore, the best choice for this question is C, supply chain planning system.

Which of the Following Enables a Firm to Generate Demand