Sales forecasting system at Mary Kay Cosmetics
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The development of the sales forecasting system at Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. is described. The company is a cosmetics manufacturer and direct seller. The main challenges for the forecasting staff was establishing credibility with management and getting the management to use sales forecasts in formulating marketing and sales strategies.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 1995
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Evolution in the demand and supply planning at Dow Corning
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A case study is presented on the supply and demand planning in the company Dow Corning. The process based supply chain management adopted by the company is presented in detail.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Forecasting
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0278-6087
Year: 2004
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