Business 9609 · AS & A Level · Operations strategy

Operations strategy — practice question

(a)[2]

From Table 1.1, calculate the seasonal variation for 2022 Q2 (X).

(b)[2]

From Table 1.1, calculate the forecast revenue for 2023 Q3 (Y).

(c)[12]

Evaluate the significance to WP’s business planning of using sales forecasts based on time series analysis.

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This 16-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Method/formula to use: seasonal variation = revenue in Q2 (actual) minus trend for Q2

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