Successful CPFR (Collaborative planning forecasting and replenishment) programs include all of the following except: The involvement of all key trading partners to help develop joint sales projections Incorporate trading partners' plans to manage any exceptions like factory shut downs for maintenance Focus on the impacts of special events like new store openings on inventory needs Joint efforts to assess the impacts that marketing promotions will have on production plans throughout the supply chain The focal firm planning production with limited input from trading partners
