Demand Forecasting

Learn the statistical methods behind demand forecasting, from simple moving averages to exponential smoothing, and how to measure whether a forecast is actually any good.

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Moving average and weighted moving average methods
Exponential smoothing and the alpha parameter
Measuring forecast error: MAD vs. MAPE

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Choosing a Demand Forecasting MethodA practical walkthrough of the three most common demand forecasting methods, when each one fits, and how to tell if your forecast is actually any good.

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