As a member of the MIS department you have access to the following data from the ERP system in your organization:

i$.$ Open Sales Orders $($customer orders received and material not yet dispatched$)$

ii$.$ Current inventory status

ili. Previous two years' sales history data

a$.$ How can you use this data to a strategic advantage of the sales department?

b$.$ How can you use this data to effectively manage the production department goal?

c$.$ How can you use this data to a strategic use for the purchase departments?