Demand Planning (CA-SCDPL) Assignment 2 - Page 1 of 2

Assignment # 2

Value: 25% of final grade Due Date: Day 4

Assignment Instructions

Review the Forecasting at Hard Rock Caf Case study on pages 146-147 of the Operations Management textbook.

Respond to the following questions: Case Study Questions

1) Describe three different forecasting applications at Hard Rock. Name three other areas in which you think Hard Rock could use forecasting models.

2) What is the role of the POS system in forecasting at Hard Rock?

3) Justify the use of the weighting system used for evaluating managers for annual bonuses.

4) Name several variables besides those mentioned in the case that could be used as good predictors of daily sales in each caf. Requirements for the assignment report

Cover page stating assignment title, instructor's name, course and section, student's first and last name, student number and date. Answers to all four questions in report style. No point form. Write in complete sentences. Use subheadings (do not rewrite each question and then write the response). MLA format including in-text citations and a works cited page Page numbers

2020 June 23, 2020 Demand Planning (CA-SCDPL) Assignment 2 - Page 2 of 2 Written Report Marking Rubric

CRITERIA M Cover page includes assignment title, instructor's 2 name, course and section, student's first and last name, student number and date.

Response to 1. 12

Response to 2. 5 Response to 3. 7 Response to 4. 12 Valid research from reliable sources 4 MLA style, correct format and structure followed 4 Correct spelling / proper grammar 4 TOTAL POSSIBLE MARKS 50 marks = 25% of final grade