Which of the following changes would tend to shorten the time frame for short-term forecasting?
A)bringing greater variety into the product mix
B)increasing the flexibility of the production system
C)ordering fewer weather-sensitive items
D)adding more special-purpose equipment
E)investing in the production system to make it more task-specific

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Increasing the flexibility of the production system allows for quicker adjustments to changes in demand or production needs, thus shortening the time frame for short-term forecasting by making it easier to adapt to immediate changes.

Which of the Following Changes Would Tend to Shorten the Time