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4.1 Discussion Assignment Forecasting
30 Points Total. Initial post (20 pts) due Day 5 (11:59 CT), Replies (10 pts) due Day 7 (11:59 CT)
Part 1 Initial Post Due by day 5 (11:59, CT) of Week 4 (20 pts)
Continuing with the company you have developed a marketing plan and marketing strategy for (chosen in Assignment 1.3) , describe the main data – focusing on budgeting and operations forecast – of how the firm will meet the new demand for your company that can be used to develop the marketing strategy and implement the production to fulfill expected demand. The budget is an outline of the cost of achieving the marketing goals (within a certain timeframe) plus a description of what funds will be committed to the marketing strategy and how those funds will be spent. Support your views with appropriate evidence. Your answer should be at least 500 words in length. Your posts on the discussion board must be presented in a professional manner (proper spelling, grammar, word usage, thoughts grouped by paragraph, etc.) with sources properly cited using APA style.

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