Operations Management: Creating Value Along the Supply Chain, 7th Edition
by Roberta S. Russell, Bernard W. Taylor III
Chapter 12. Forecasting
In this chapter, you will learn about . . .
The Strategic Role of Forecasting in Supply Chain Management
Components of Forecasting Demand
Time Series Methods
Forecast Accuracy
Time Series Forecasting Using Excel
Regression Methods
Web resources for this chapter include
OM Tools Software
Animated Demo Problems
Internet Exercises
Online Practice Quizzes
Lecture Slides in PowerPoint
Virtual Tours
Excel Worksheets
Excel Exhibits
Company and Resource Weblinks
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Forecasting AT HERSHEY'S
Global companies like Hershey have numerous opportunities to use forecasting along various points in its supply chain. Downstream in its supply chain Hershey's attempts to forecast product demand, which is subject to uncertainties resulting from new and current products from competitors, competitors' promotional events and price changes, and changing consumer tastes for its own current and new products. Issues related to product quality and safety, ingredients, or packaging could adversely affect demand. Negative publicity related to product recalls due to contamination or product tampering, whether valid or not, might also negatively impact product demand. All of these factors affect the forecasting process. Upstream in its supply chain Hershey's sources many different commodities including cocoa products, sugar, dairy products, peanuts, almonds, corn sweeteners, natural ...
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