Benchmarking forecasting errors
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Business forecasts are impossible to become 100% accurate, and as such, it is important that practitioners learn how much error they can afford. The cost of an error, the company's adjustment capability, and industry benchmarks are all important in evaluating forecasting errors. The characteristics of forecast errors, depending on different circumstances, are also presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2007
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Benchmarking forecasting error
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The superior business plans depend on the accuracy of forecasts. The three ways of benchmarking forecast errors, the three chief characteristics of forecast errors, and suggestions for reducing forecast errors are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2004
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Benchmarking the management support for a forecasting function
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The support of top management is vital for the success of any forecasting function. Analysis shows that there has been an increase in the awareness about business forecasting.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2003
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