A company producing electronic devices has found a consistent deviation between forecasted and actual sales, indicating bias in their sales forecast. What is the best course of action to address this issue?

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Adjust the sales forecast. When bias exists in sales forecasts, it indicates persistent errors that lead to consistent over or under-estimation of demand. The best course of action is to adjust the forecast to improve its accuracy and reliability. Increasing the sales target or decreasing production does not correct the forecast, and removing seasonal factors is irrelevant if bias is the primary concern.

A company producing electronic devices has found a consistent deviation between forecasted and actual sales, indicating bias in their sales forecast. What is the best course of action to address this issue?

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