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Time series decomposition is a method that breaks down a time series of historical demand data into its components: trend, seasonality, cyclical, and random. It is appropriate for forecasting the demand for a product family when there is a significant trend and seasonality in the demand history, as it can isolate and estimate these components and project them into the future. Time series decomposition can also handle cyclical and random variations in demand, and it can be applied to different time intervals (such as monthly, quarterly, or yearly). The other methods are not suitable for this scenario. Econometric models are complex mathematical models that use regression analysis to relate demand to various explanatory variables, such as price, income, or advertising. They are not designed to capture trend and seasonality in demand. Computer simulation is a technique that uses a computer program to mimic the behavior of a real system under different scenarios and assumptions. It is not a forecasting method per se, but rather a tool for testing and evaluating different forecasting methods or policies. Weighted moving average is a simple method that uses the average of the most recent observations as the forecast for the next period, with more weight given to the recent observations than the older ones. It is not able to capture trend and seasonality in demand, as it assumes that demand is stable and does not change over time. References: Time Series Decomposition | APICS Dictionary Term of the Day, APICS CPIM 8 Planning and Inventory Management | ASCM