operation Management

Module 4 Assignment

The written assignments will complement and reinforce topics covered in each module. Each student will demonstrate comprehension of entrepreneurship and the developing world principles, concepts and theories and present understanding of course materials.

After reading and viewing the Video Case in Chapter 8 (page 333) titled "Forecasting and Supply Chain Management at Deckers Outdoor Corporation," answer the following questions in accordance with the criteria below (Write 150 word minimum for each question, points will be deducted if each question does not meet the minimum 150-word required for each question):

How much does the forecasting process at Deckers correspond with the “typical forecasting process” described at the end of Chapter 8?

Based on what you see in the video, what kinds of information technology are used to make forecasts, maintain accurate inventory records, and project future inventory levels?

What factors make forecasting at Deckers particularly challenging? How can forecasts be made for seasonal, fashionable products for which there is no history file? What are the costs of over-forecasting demand for such items? Under-forecasting?

The assignment will meet the APA 6th edition format criteria, write a minimum of 2 full pages, and follow the structure:

1. Title page

2. Body (do not write each question, use a heading then start the text

    after each heading)

a. Question 1 (Write a minimum of 150 words for this response)

b. Question 2 (Write a minimum of 150 words for this response)

c. Question 3 (Write a minimum of 150 words for this response)

3. References (make sure that each reference is cited in the text)