Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to re

 As a newly hired manager for a consumer products manufacturing company, your chief executive officer (CEO) has asked you to educate the senior staff on the pros and cons of establishing a demand-based ordering system, sometimes referred to as just in time, versus the more traditional forecast-based ordering system that the firm has used for years. Make sure you provide at least 2 pros and 2 cons for each of the 2 different systems.