Forecasting is a crucial method for managing inventory control. It is an essential skill for all operations and manufacturing professionals, as well as those professionals in distribution and logistics. This practical reference offers an up-to-date and thoroughly accessible overview of this key concept, covering both theory and practice from current demand forecasting methods. The author, a seasoned expert in the field, provides complete details on the links between forecasts produced by analyzing demand data and the various methods by which this information - in conjunction with cost material on stocked items - is used to establish workable parameters for the most commonly used inventory control systems.
- ISBN10 0471253383
- ISBN13 9780471253389
- Publish Date 2 April 1998
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 17 December 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 1998. Corr. 2nd Printing ed.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 176
- Language English