Question $3(1$ point$)$

Sales and operations planning is a procedure

companies use to combine production and demand by merging diplomatic and strategic planning methods across functional areas of the business.

that seeks to align supply and demand throughout the supply chain by anticipating customer requirements at each level and creating demand$-$related plans of action prior to actual customer purchasing behavior.

that presents a multi$-$company, unified response system to the customer whenever complaints, concerns, questions, or comments are voiced.

companies use to coordinate efficient materials planning with sales forecasts set by sales managers.