You have been asked to implement an enterprise resource planning system for a manufacturer of kitchen appliances. What is the first step you should take?

E) Select the functions of the system you wish to use.

Explanation:

The functions of the system needed needs to be selected based on the objectives required.

This is why the functions required need to be penned down to account for as much of the company's needs as possible both in the current and in the future to ensure that the implementation of the ERP system is a success that will grow with the company.

a manufacturer of printed circuit boards uses exponential smoothing with trend to forecast monthly demand of its product. at the end of december, the company wishes to forecast sales for january. the estimate of trend through november has been 200 additional boards sold per month. average sales have been around 1000 units per month. the demand for december was 1100 units. the company uses α = 0.20 and β = 0.10. make a forecast including trend for the month of january.

answer; rapid growth in buyer demand and high buyer switching cost;