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Demand Forecasting
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:
- What is the role of forecasting in supply chain management?
- What are the different methods of forecasting? How do firms choose the most appropriate model for a given context?
- How do firms use historical demand data in forecasting?
- What are the significant behavioural issues that need to be considered while designing a forecasting system in the organization?
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