{"product_id":"profit-from-your-forecasting-software-paul-goodwin-9781119414575","title":"Profit from Your Forecasting Software: A Best Practice Guide for Sales Forecasters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGo beyond technique to master the difficult judgement calls of forecasting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA variety of software can be used effectively to achieve accurate forecasting, but no software can replace the essential human component. You may be new to forecasting, or you may have mastered the statistical theory behind the software's predictions, and even more advanced \"power user\" techniques for the software itself--but your forecasts will never reach peak accuracy unless you master the complex judgement calls that the software cannot make. \u003ci\u003eProfit From Your Forecasting Software\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the issues that arise regularly, and shows you how to make the correct decisions to get the most out of your software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a non-mathematical approach to the various forecasting models, the discussion covers common everyday decisions such as model choice, forecast adjustment, product hierarchies, safety stock levels, model fit, testing, and much more. Clear explanations help you better understand seasonal indices, smoothing coefficients, mean absolute percentage error, and r-squared, and an exploration of psychological biases provides insight into the decision to override the software's forecast. With a focus on choice, interpretation, and judgement, this book goes beyond the technical manuals to help you truly grasp the more intangible skills that lead to better accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the advantages and disadvantages of alternative forecasting methods in different situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the interpretation and evaluation of your software's output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the subconscious biases that could affect your judgement toward intervention\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind expert guidance on testing, planning, and configuration to help you get the most out of your software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant to sales forecasters, demand planners, and analysts across industries, \u003ci\u003eProfit From Your Forecasting Software\u003c\/i\u003e is the much sought-after \"missing piece\" in forecasting reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Goodwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119414571\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119414575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Paul Goodwin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065350402303,"sku":"9781119414575","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bdf653f8-7112-47ab-868e-e230982e4121.jpg?v=1768674619","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/profit-from-your-forecasting-software-paul-goodwin-9781119414575","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}