Pearson KX3-003 New Attempt

For the sales staff to add forecasts, they need a framework that allows them to inputdata within a specified range (hence Start Date and End Date variables). A Calendar workbook variable set to 'Month' will align the input with the monthly granularity required. A custom Insert Definition is needed to facilitate the input of new forecast data. Including only the necessary columns would streamline the process, but it does not directly contribute to enabling the forecast addition as required by the client, hence why E is not a correct choice here.

References:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation on setting up worksheets for forecast entry.
• Kinaxis learning resources on workbook variables and custom insert definitions.

To manage the demand forecast effectively while simplifying user controls, enabling hierarchy columns would allow users to make selections across different levels of the data hierarchy in one go. For instance, if a user wanted to select a particular product for a specific customer region and distribution site, they could do so without navigating through multiple filters. Additionally, having a hierarchy available for users to select regional distribution sites will allow them to filter data based on their particular region, which aligns with the management of demand forecast by customer region and distribution site. Disabling default filters that are not relevant to the users’ needs can also simplify the user experience but is not specifically mentioned in the given options.

ReferencesThe guidance is based on Kinaxis RapidResponse workbooks best practices, which suggest using hierarchies for filtering to simplify user experience and enable efficient data navigation, as documented in the RapidResponse Author Level 3 training resources.

References:

• Kinaxis RapidResponse documentation highlights the importance of using hierarchies to simplify user controls and enhance data management within workbooks1.
• The Certified RapidResponse Author Level 3 badge details the skills required to create and edit various types of complex workbooks, which includes managing hierarchies effectively2.