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Forecasting

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A Simple Method To Adjust Exponential Smoothing Forecasts For Trend And Seasonality, Marion G. Sobol, Jim Collins Jan 1993

A Simple Method To Adjust Exponential Smoothing Forecasts For Trend And Seasonality, Marion G. Sobol, Jim Collins

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A method of adjusting for seasonality and trends is demonstrated using general merchanise retail data.


Catalog Forecasting System : A Graphics-Based Decision Support System, David V. Evans, Uday M. Apte Jan 1992

Catalog Forecasting System : A Graphics-Based Decision Support System, David V. Evans, Uday M. Apte

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J.C. Penney's catalog forecasting system is reported and key elements are associated with current research. The system fairs well, utilizing management commitment, extensive user training, and user involvement in design and development of the system.


Modeling Earnings Behavior, Michael F. Van Breda Jan 1981

Modeling Earnings Behavior, Michael F. Van Breda

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The differences between the economic rate of return measure and the accounting rate of return measure are explored. The economic rate is based on expectation where the accounting rate is based on actual events. The accounting system filters return data by averaging and other processes to create a slow rate of reversion.