New developments in business forecasting
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Issues are presented concerning the use of benchmarking as a management tool for estimating the strength of competition in the marketplace. The use of operational metrics to investigate gaps in performance is discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2001
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New developments in business forecasting: debunking executive conventional wisdom
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A selection of opinions widely held by executives on the subject of business forecasting are discussed, with reasons why they are inaccurate. The importance of demand forecasting is emphasized.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2000
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New developments in business forecasting
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Trends in business forecasting are examined in detail. Factors to consider when comparing forecasts from different sources are also analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2000
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