Discussion
Following all Discussion guidelines, in your own words and in detail: explain how managers use data-based decision making; explain the use of forecasting techniques in planning; describe how to use Gant charts, milestone charts, and PERT planning techniques; describe how to use break-even analysis, and decision trees for problem solving and decision making; describe how to manage inventory by using the economic-order quantity (EOQ), the just-in-time (JIT) system, and LIFO versus FIFO; describe how to identify problems using a Pareto Diagram.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.