Demand forecasting and inventory control
Subtitle: a computer aided learning approach
By: Colin D. Lewis
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 157
Subjects: Inventory control -- Data processing; Production management -- Forecasting -- Data processing
Description: "Forecasting is a crucial method for managing inventory control. It is an essential skill for all operations and manufacturing professionals, as well as those professionals in distribution and logistics. This practical reference offers an up-to-date and thoroughly accessible overview of this key concept, covering both theory and practice from current demand forecasting methods. The author, a seasoned expert in the field, provides complete details on the links between forecasts produced by analyzing demand data and the various methods by which this information - in conjunction with cost material on stocked items - is used to establish workable parameters for the most commonly used inventory control systems."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index