Scanner technology has:
A)Sales forecast are no longer needed because of scanner technology.
B)Scanner technology has not improved sales forecasts.
C)Manufacturers usually own the scanner technology that retailers use.
D)Scanner technology has enabled retailers to provide their suppliers with useful sales data.
E)None of these is true.

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Scanner technology has enabled retailers to collect and provide their suppliers with useful sales data, which has improved the accuracy of sales forecasts. However, manufacturers do not usually own the scanner technology used by retailers. Choice A is incorrect as sales forecasts are still needed, but scanner technology has improved their accuracy. Choice B is incorrect as scanner technology has improved sales forecasts. Choice C is incorrect as manufacturers do not usually own the scanner technology used by retailers. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Scanner Technology Has