Forecast deliveries for one of Cadbury Schweppes' subsidiaries for period 10 using the exponential smoothing with trend adjustment method. Let the beginning trend value be 4 and the initial prediction be 200, and set alpha and beta to 0.4 and 0.2, respectively. Period 01 = Actual Demand 200 Period 02 = Actual Demand 212 Period 03 = Actual Demand 214 Period 04 = Actual Demand 222 Period 05 = Actual Demand 236 Period 06 = Actual Demand 221 Period 07 = Actual Demand 240 Period 08 = Actual Demand 244 Period 09 = Actual Demand 250 Period 10 = Actual Demand 266

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Forecasting in Business

Forecasting is the process of predicting the future based on the past and the present data and circumstances. In other words, forecasting is the act of making a detailed analysis of future events based on the decisions made in the past as well as the present. Forecasting plays a very important role in operational management as it helps in planning and decision-making. It is not only important for the success of a business but also contributes to individual growth and success. Many business organizations or companies have failed due to the shortcomings of their forecasting.