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ISQA 451 Business Forecasting

ISQA 451 Business Forecasting. Dr. Alan Raedels C.P.M. Summer 2010 Week 6. Problems of Forecasting Intermittent Demand . Traditional forecasting methods ignore problem of frequent zeroes. Wrongly assumes normal distribution for demand. Judgment adjustments not feasible.

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ISQA 451 Business Forecasting

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  1. ISQA 451 Business Forecasting Dr. Alan Raedels C.P.M. Summer 2010 Week 6

  2. Problems of Forecasting Intermittent Demand • Traditional forecasting methods ignore problem of frequent zeroes. • Wrongly assumes normal distribution for demand. • Judgment adjustments not feasible. • Not practical with a large number of items

  3. Benefits of Bootstrap Method • Avoids the need for unrealistic assumptions • Re-samples historical demand data to create simulated data sets that are statistically similar to observed data. • No need to perform complicated time series models.

  4. Sources of Forecast Error • The equation is miss specified. • Variables are missing • Variables are entered improperly. • Incorrect values are assumed for missing data. • Data series are revised. • The structure of the underlying process has changed.

  5. Forecasting Methodology Determine the: • Variables to be predicted. • Principle use of the forecast • Time frame • Data adequacy • Acceptable error range • Symmetric or asymmetric loss function • Conditional or unconditional forecasts • Top-down or bottom-up forecast

  6. Forecasting Methodology • Structural or time-series model • Identify the main drivers • Use of judgment • Determining the sample period error • Alternative methods of forecasting • Scenario buildup and intervention analysis • Accuracy of independent variables • Selling to top management or other clients

  7. General Approach • Graphical explanation of the key drivers affecting the variable to be forecast. • Presentation of the equation used for forecasting. • Discussion of the macroeconomic outlook. • Discussion of other key factors. • Presentation of forecast for next two years. • Discussion of other variables that could be relevant. • Alternative scenarios and their probabilities. • Presentation of alternative forecast for next two years/

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