In inventory management, which of the following is most critical for making short-term inventory replenishment decisions?

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ASales forecasts
BSupply schedules
CHistorical sales data
DCustomer orders

✓ Correct answer: D. Customer orders Answer: Customer orders In short-term inventory replenishment, the most critical data comes from customer orders, as they represent actual demand. Sales forecasts, supply schedules, and historical sales data can support long-term planning but are not as critical for immediate decisions.

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