Business forecasting in the 21st century
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Forecasting as done by prophets and seers in the past used vision to make prophecies about the future, as it was believed they had a perfect vision. However, the professionals today are more scientific and the forecasts are based on facts, crystallized by statistical tools and enchanced by informed judgement.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2003
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Business forecasting practices in 2003
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The latest trends in business forecasting practices in 2003 are reported. The results of the survey of Institute of Business Forecasting on the main process related issues are detailed.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2004
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Benchmarking forecasting models
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The process of setting standards to business forecasting models is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2006
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