Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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To explain: The role of forecasting for marketing function of a firm.

Introduction: Forecasting is the act of predicting future values on the basis of past empirical data. In modern times, forecasting is an essential part of management and operation of an organization. It plays different role in different department of the organization.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The role of forecasting for accounting function of a firm.

Introduction: Accounting is a very important function of a firm. It is the systematic and thorough documentationofcash flows pertaining to a business. It reflects the method by which these operations are summarized, analyzed and reported to supervisory organizations,regulators and tax collection institutions.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The role of forecasting for finance function of a firm.

Introduction:Finance plays vital role for any company because it is everything with the funds of a firm.Financial forecasting is needed to forecast the potential economic objectives andresultsofthe firm.

d.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The role of forecasting for production function of a firm.

Introduction: Production represents functional relationsof inputs and output of a firm. Production forecasting refers to estimation of future demand for goods and services and the resources to be required in the process as well.

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