کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
5082539 1477642 2007 16 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Forecasting practices: Empirical evidence and a framework for research
موضوعات مرتبط
مهندسی و علوم پایه سایر رشته های مهندسی مهندسی صنعتی و تولید
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Forecasting practices: Empirical evidence and a framework for research
چکیده انگلیسی

Demand forecasting is a relevant issue both in research and practice. In the past several papers have investigated forecasting practices. This research uses data from the GMRG survey to achieve three main objectives. First of all, we aim to describe current practices in the machinery and textile sectors; in particular we investigate: (i) aims and usage of the demand forecast for decision making; (ii) structure of the forecasting process; (iii) algorithms and tools adopted; (iv) both upstream and downstream cooperative forecasting and (v) performance. On a second perspective we investigate contingent variables such as structure (company size and sector), strategy (improvement priorities) and demand characteristics (e.g. number of products) and their relationship with forecasting practices. Finally, the impact of the current forecasting process on both forecasting accuracy and overall company's performance is investigated.In the end we highlight gaps between current research and actual companies' practices; such gaps are discussed to identify areas where support, new tools and concepts are needed to improve companies' practices.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: International Journal of Production Economics - Volume 108, Issues 1–2, July 2007, Pages 84-99
نویسندگان
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