Scenario 2.2 Avie Products Inc. Is Planning to Add a Third Shift

Multiple Choice

Scenario 2.2
Avie Products Inc. is planning to add a third shift to its production schedule. It currently has 450 workers involved in all aspects of its fertilizer business, best done in Canada. A recent surge in demand from its global customers is driving the need for more workers; however, Simi Meher, the CEO, is concerned that the surge may be temporary, especially in light of the recent economic downturns in the global environment where Avie does business.
-Refer to Scenario 2.2. Which approach could Avie use to forecast demand for its products?

A) staffing tables
B) Markov analysis
C) skill inventories
D) trend analysis