Much more than merely applying statistical techniques, forecasting impacts most facets of a business and should draw on more resources than it typically does. In this paper we highlight ten “forecasting fallacies” we’ve run across in 20 years of watching companies struggle with forecasts and its most important follow-on activity, stocking strategy. Done well, forecasting contributes to supply chain performance, customer satisfaction and financial success. Done poorly, little else matters.

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