Tom’s Towing LLC operates a fleet of tow trucks that it sends to help drivers in need onthe nearby highway. The numbers of calls requesting a tow truck for Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday, and Thursday were 27, 18, 21, and 15, respectively. What would be its forecast for Friday using an exponential smoothing forecasting approach? Use α = 0.4 and aforecast for Monday of 18.

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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.