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Chapter 7 Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain True/False The forecast of demand forms the basis for all strategic and planning decisions in a supply chain. Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate Throughout the supply chain, all pull processes are performed in anticipation of customer demand, whereas all push processes are performed in response to customer demand. Answer: False Difficulty: Easy For pull processes, a manager must forecast what customer demand will be in order to plan the level of available capacity and inventory. Answer: True Difficulty: Moderate For push processes, a