A supermarket has been experiencing long lines during peak periods of the day. The problem is noticeably worse on certain days of the week, and the peak periods sometimes differ according to the day of the week. There are usually enough workers on the job to open all cash registers. The problem the supermarket faces is knowing when to call some of the workers who are stocking shelves up to the front to work the checkout counters. How might business analytics help the supermarket? What data would be needed to facilitate good decisions?
Prepare a 1-2 page report (excluding the cover page, the reference page, and any tables and graphs). Be sure to use APA standards to format your paper. Use graphs, data tables, or diagrams to explain your thoughts. Feel free to use real or fictitious data you think is helpful to you.
