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Demand Rate Estimation

Demand Rate Estimation

Introduction If there is no evidence of trend or seasonal effects then forecasting using demand history alone usually simply involves estimation of the demand rate (mean demand per unit time). All of the algorithms mentioned in this article can be used as a basis for...
Evaluating Forecasting Algorithms

Evaluating Forecasting Algorithms

Introduction In order to determine when and how much of an item to order, it is necessary to have a forecast of customer demands. The human brain is not as good as appropriate statistical analysis at interpreting statistical data. Forecasting of customer demands using...