{"product_id":"business-forecasting-practical-problems-and-solutions-9781119224563","title":"Business Forecasting: Practical Problems and Solutions","description":"\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive collection of the field's most provocative, influential new work\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBusiness Forecasting\u003c\/i\u003e compiles some of the field's important and influential literature into a single, comprehensive reference for forecast modeling and process improvement. It is packed with provocative ideas from forecasting researchers and practitioners, on topics including accuracy metrics, benchmarking, modeling of problem data, and overcoming dysfunctional behaviors. Its coverage includes often-overlooked issues at the forefront of research, such as uncertainty, randomness, and forecastability, as well as emerging areas like data mining for forecasting. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe articles present critical analysis of current practices and consideration of new ideas. With a mix of formal, rigorous pieces and brief introductory chapters, the book provides practitioners with a comprehensive examination of the current state of the business forecasting field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForecasting performance is ultimately limited by the 'forecastability' of the data. Yet failing to recognize this, many organizations continue to squander resources pursuing unachievable levels of accuracy. This book provides a wealth of ideas for improving all aspects of the process, including the avoidance of wasted efforts that fail to improve (or even harm) forecast accuracy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzes the most prominent issues in business forecasting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigates emerging approaches and new methods of analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines forecasts to improve accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUtilizes Forecast Value Added to identify process inefficiency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe business environment is evolving, and forecasting methods must evolve alongside it. This compilation delivers an array of new tools and research that can enable more efficient processes and more accurate results. \u003ci\u003eBusiness Forecasting\u003c\/i\u003e provides an expert's-eye view of the field's latest developments to help you achieve your desired business outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119224563\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.20w x 1.30d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Len Tashman, Udo Sglavo, Michael Gilliland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41071658598581,"sku":"9781119224563","price":42.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_acacf285-5b04-403b-afac-80d565e0dd1b.jpg?v=1632232211","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/business-forecasting-practical-problems-and-solutions-9781119224563","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}