Supply Chain Management

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Across
  1. 4. Clue: A pattern of consistent or minimally fluctuating purchases over time. (Two words)Hint: Ends with “…DEMAND”
  2. 6. Clue: A common forecast‐accuracy metric; it is the average of the absolute values of the errors. (Three words)Hint: Often abbreviated “MAD.”
  3. 7. Clue: The recurring fluctuation in how much customers buy at certain times (e.g., monthly, quarterly). (Two words)Hint: Begins with “DEMAND…”
  4. 8. Clue: Demand data that have been adjusted to remove cyclical or periodic influences. (Two words, with “De-” prefix)Hint: Ends with “…DEMAND”
Down
  1. 1. Clue: A forecasting method that takes the average of the most recent data points. (Two words)Hint: Often used to “smooth” out short‐term irregularities.
  2. 2. Clue: The sequence of capturing and fulfilling requests for goods or services. (Two words)Hint: Starts with “ORDER…”
  3. 3. Clue: A ratio or factor used to adjust data for predictable ups and downs in different periods of the year. (Two words)Hint: Begins with “SEASONAL…”
  4. 5. Clue: The total time required from the start of manufacturing until the product is ready. (Three words)Hint: Often called “throughput time” or “production cycle” in scheduling contexts.