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End-Use Industry Analysis Method as an Approach in Product Demand Forecasting by Rodger D. Carlson	Fall - 1981 (pgs 22-24)
This article investigates the demand analysis in forecasting the poly-vinyl chloride (PVC) in the United States.
Business Forecasting: A Process Not An Application by Charles W. Chase Jr.	Fall - 1992 (pgs 12-13)
Suggests what kind of forecasting process we should have. The author emphasizes that the process must have a monthly forecast review meeting where different functions interact with each other.
Predicting Financial Condition Of An Industry by Neung Kim and Kyungho Kim	Fall - 1992 (pgs 14-16)
Examines the financial health of an industry with macro variables.
Sales Forecasting And Cash Budgeting For Automotive Dealerships by Nasrollah Ahadiat	Fall - 1992 (pgs 17-23)
Shows how to prepare cash flow forecasts and cash budget for an automotive dealership.
Forecasting At Taylor Made Golf by Mindy Skinner	Fall - 1992 (pgs 26)
Discusses forecasting process used at Taylor Made Golf.
Forecasting As A Learning Tool by Miles D. Ferguson	Fall - 1992 (pgs 27)
Discusses how we can learn from forecasts in an effort to improve their accuracy.
The Emerging Forecasting Process At Rickett & Colman Inc. by James C. Femley	Fall - 1992 (pgs 28)
Discusses the forecasting process at Reckitt and Colman
Study Your Data Before Preparing Forecasts: Part II by Chaman L Jain	Winter - 1992 (pgs 2)
Shows what we can learn from the data.
New Product Forecasting: An Identification Of Model Components by Bruce R. Sokol	Winter - 1992 (pgs 3-6)
New product forecasting can provide many answers for developing a market strategy. Also, gives guidelines for developing a new product forecasting models.
Forecasting At Blue Cross Of California: A Corporate Turnaround by Deborah Lachman, Kathryn E. Williams and Paul Sheldon Foote	Winter - 1992 (pgs 7-9)
Discusses the turnaround of Blue Cross of California and what part forecasting played in the process.
Modified Delphi: A Concept For New Product Forecasting by Ken Goldfisher	Winter - 1992 (pgs 10-11)
Describes how a modified Delphi technique is used in new product forecasting.
The Key To Understanding The Forecasting Process by Gary S. LeVee	Winter - 1992 (pgs 12-16)
Better forecasts are derived through interactive forecasting process. Senior management will give support to the forecasting function if they understand its value.
Forecasting Market Share by Michael D. Geurts and David Whitlark	Winter - 1992 (pgs 17-22)
Examines various methods to forecasting market share.
When You're Right, You're Wrong by M. Ray Perryman	Winter - 1992 (pgs 23-25)
Discusses how academic forecasters differ from practicing forecasters.
Identifying Potential Branch Locations In Propane Industry by Richard A. Gordon	Winter - 1992 (pgs 26-27)
Examines the process of forecasting profitable new locations for propane business.
Ten Commandments Of Business Forecasting by Chaman L. Jain	Spring - 1993 (pgs 2)
Describes the basic rules of forecasting.
It's Time For Forecasts To Be Less Important by Terry Oswald	Spring - 1993 (pgs 3-6)
The reasons why a business fails, the author states, are not because of poor forecasts because talented people are not highly motivated, suppliers are not reliable, and users don't understand the statistical variability in forecasts.
Financial Forecasting At Teleport Communication Group by James P. Martino	Spring - 1993 (pgs 7-10)
Describes the financial forecasting efforts at Teleport Communication.
Forecasting Practices In Retail Industry by Robin T. Peterson	Spring - 1993 (pgs 11-14)
Discusses forecasting practices at large retail firms.
Foreign Currency Risk Management With Probit Analysis by Ann M. Hackert and Joanne G. Tokle	Spring - 1993 (pgs 15-18)
Discusses probity analysis to determine whether or not a firm is likely to accept foreign currency against export.
Using Demographic Data To Drive Business Forecasts And Profit Plans by William M. Bassin	Spring - 1993 (pgs 19-21)
Shows how a company can use demographic data to drive forecasts which can be used to develop an optimal profit plan.
Forecasting By Consensus Is Riskier Than It Sounds by William J. Drumm	Spring - 1993 (pgs 22-23)
Discusses problems in using consensus approach of forecasting.
Understanding The Gap Between Theory And Policy by Charles W. Chase, Jr.	Spring - 1993 (pgs 26-28)
Discusses the gap that exists among academicians, forecasters, and forecast users.
Do You Need A Forecasting System? Figure Out Yourself by Chaman L Jain	Summer - 1993 (pgs 2, 27-28)
Shows how one should go about to determine the benefits of setting up a forecasting system.
Forecasting Incoming Call To Telemarketing Centers by Lisa Bianchi, Jeffrey E. Jarrett and R. Choudary Hanumara	Summer - 1993 (pgs 3-11)
Describes how to forecast incoming calls, using AT&T data.
Forecasting At LaGuardia Community College, Cuny by Howard A. Clampman	Summer - 1993 (pgs 12-15)
Explains the forecasting efforts used in predicting enrollment at LaGuardia Community College.
Forecasting Who, What, When And How by Paul Herbig, John Milewiez and James E. Golden	Summer - 1993 (pgs 16-21)
Discusses the forecasting practices at manufacturing companies based on the survey results.
Marketing Research And Sales Forecasting At Schlegel Corporation by George F. Meyer	Summer - 1993 (pgs 22-23)
Discusses the role of marketing research in forecasting as used at Schlegel Corp.
The Role Of Marketing Research In Forecasting At Lennox Industries by Sue L. Chang	Summer - 1993 (pgs 23-24)
Describes the role of marketing research in forecasting at Lennox Industries.
Incorporating Market Research In Forecasting New Telecommunications Services by Bruce R. Sokol	Summer - 1993 (pgs 24-26)
Discusses the role of marketing research in predicting new telecommunication services.
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