In manufacturing, this is determining “demand” ahead of time so that the appropriate actions can be taken (i.e. purchasing, production planning and scheduling, and logistics).
Glossary definition
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In manufacturing, this is determining “demand” ahead of time so that the appropriate actions can be taken (i.e. purchasing, production planning and scheduling, and logistics).