Lessons Learned from Implementing Forecasting and Planning Systems
Article advocates ensuring that the forecasting system bough is robust, flexible and specific to the industry. Recommends on hiring a consultant based on his or her credentials, not on the basis of company affiliation. Recommends having an in-house expert who can take over after the vendor and consultants are gone.
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Spring 2002
(Spring 2002)
IBF Journal Article by Jeriad Zoghby, originally published in Spring 2002

Lessons Learned from Implementing Forecasting and Planning Systems