EBK PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
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ISBN: 9780100655065
Author: ALBRIGHT
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 10P
Summary Introduction
To find: The best fitting linear, power and exponential trend lines and also calculate MAPE.
Forecasting is a method utilized by organizations to project future demand and implement their production strategies accordingly. Forecasting is essential for developing the budget, marketing plans and for making other financial considerations.
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