School Name	AVG Game Attendance	EBAY Sales Last Yr	Last Yrs Actual Sales	This Yrs Average Forecast
OSU	105,261	102	2,398	2600
Michigan	108,933	177	1,323	1867
Pitt	50,457	31	969	1100
Michigan State	74,741			1717
Indiana	41,833			617
Penn State	107,008
Wisconsin	80,109
Iowa	70,214
Illinois	59,545
Minnesota	50,805
Northwestern	24,190
Nebraska	85,071
Rutgers	31,478
Maryland	75,327
Total		310	4690	7901

As for advertising the sweaters for next season, Rhonda is committed to using the same approach used last year. The firm placed ads in the football program sold at each game. These worked very well for reaching those attending the games, but she realized there may be ways to advertise that may open sales to more alumni. She has hired a market research firm to help identify other advertising outlets but has decided to wait at least another year to try something different.

Forecasting demand is a major problem for the company. You have asked Rhonda and Steve to predict what they think sales might be next year. You have also asked the market research firm to apply their forecasting tools. Data on these forecasts are given.

Based on advice from the market research firm, you have decided to use the average demand forecast to determine your orders.

You will allocate your order to the individual schools based on their expected percentage of total demand. You discussed your analysis with Rhonda and Steve and they are OK with your analysis. They would like to see what the order quantities would be if each school was considered individually. You were also able to work with your suppliers and worked towards increasing a positive relationship, they have lowered your order minimum to 500 sweaters. They have also reduced their lead time to 8 weeks.

How many sweaters should you order this year? Break down your order by individual school and size. Document your calculations in your spreadsheet.