Demand planning and forecasting in the high technology industry

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Issues concerning the characteristics of forecasting and planning specific to the industry of high technology are discussed. Particular attention is given to ways in which collaborative forecasting can maximize profit levels on the basis of data reflecting consumer demand.

Author: Langabeer, Jim, Stoughton, Tim
High technology industry

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Bringing order out of chaos: forecasting e-commerce

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Issues concerning characteristics of business forecasting specific to electronic businesses are discussed. Particular attention is given to the importance of qualitative forecasting in an environment characterized by volatility and a lack of quantitative data.

Author: Mentzer, John T., Golicic, Susan L., Davis, Donna F., McCarthy, Teresa M.
Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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How to use supply chain design to reduce forecast friction

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The process of using supply chain functions for decreasing business forecast variations is discussed.

Author: Klatch, Walky
Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Usage, Inventories, Inventory accounting

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Subjects list: Methods, United States, Forecasts and trends, Brief Article, Business forecasting
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