That strong attendance is certainly affected by myriad variables, including the product on the court, but it should not be ignored when reviewing the demographic.

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By supplying algorithms to balance all the variables of a supply chain, such as product prices, stock levels and customer demand, they are following in the footsteps of i2, the market leader in supply-chain management.

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It was about her product, her market, her location and a number of other variables.

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However, there are a lot of variables that are hard to predict for MMI in the next 6 months, including multiple new product, technology and category launches aside from the new dynamic at Verizon.

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