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This chapter deals with the manner in which a consumption pattern can be characterized. First, a single product is discussed in terms of how the demand can be analysed, and what laws are frequently encountered. Following this, the analysis of an assortment of products is mentioned.

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© 1972 N. V. Philips’ Gloeilampenfabrieken, Eindhoven

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van Hees, R.N., Monhemius, W. (1972). Characterizing demand. In: An Introduction to Production and Inventory Control. Philips Technical Library. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-00450-8_4

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