Financial forecasting at Rockwell International's Defense Electronics

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Financial forecasting is an essential component of the management system of Rockwell International's Defense Electronics division. Its financial forecasting process addresses specific issues in the various markets where the division competes. Short-term forecasts are based on bottom-up forecasting techniques. For a long-term view, financial forecasting is used to measure their strategic planning. It aids management by telling them what resources are available to invest in and where potential vulnerabilities lie.

Electronic Components and Accessories, Guided missiles and space vehicles, Space propulsion units and parts, Methods, Finance, Military electronics industry, Sales forecasting, Rockwell International Corp. Aerospace Operations

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Financial forecasting at Atlantic Richfield Company

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The financial forecasting methods employed by Atlantic Richfield Company, a major integrative oil firm in the US, are described. The company uses an economic model based on the DRI data base for planning the various segments of its business. To meet the supply and demand models appropriate for the oil and gas markets, a slight modification of the DRI data base is made. The process, which combines top-down and bottom-up planning, produces multiple scenarios, with various sets of assumptions.

Crude petroleum and natural gas, Petroleum refining, Planning, Petroleum industry, Atlantic Richfield Co., Business forecasting

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Forecasting at Blue Cross of California: a corporate turnaround

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The role that forecasting played in the successful turnaround effort of Blue Cross of California is described. The company initiated the corporate revamp in 1986 when it lost more than $60 million and had only $16 million in reserves. Three major strategies to improve the company's infrastructure and to help Blue Crossregain its competitive edge were implemented. These strategies served as the groundwork for developing the financial planning and forecasting systems now inplace.

Hospital and medical service plans, Accident and health insurance, Management, Health insurance industry, Corporate turnarounds, Turnaround management, Blue Cross of California

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