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Planner needs to chose the right type of forecasting technique based his company’s needs or have system which takes best of all.
• Judgment methods: A type of qualitative method that translates the opinions of managers, expert opinions, consumer surveys, and sales force estimates into quantitative estimates.
• Causal methods: A type of quantitative method that uses historical data on independent variables, such as promotional campaigns, economic conditions, and competitors’ actions, to predict demand.
• Time-series analysis: A statistical approach that relies heavily on historical demand data to project the future size of demand and recognizes trends and seasonal patterns.
• Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR): A nine-step process for value-chain management that allows a manufacturer and its customers to collaborate on making the forecast by using the Internet.
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