Discussion Points of Time Series Analysis
In 200 words each, can you discuss the following?
1. Explain
implementing ERP systems. What are the main reasons why a large percentage of
executives have negative feelings toward ERP software?
2. What
strategies are used by supermarkets, airlines, hospitals, banks, and cereal
manufacturers to influence demand? Explain and provide examples.
3. What is
the logic in the least squares method of linear regression analysis?
4. What are
the main problems with using adaptive exponential smoothing in forecasting?
5. What key
technological features of SAP set it apart from conventional business
accounting/planning/control software?
6. Explain
product planning strategy. Distinguish between pure and mixed strategies in
production planning.
7. From the
choice of simple moving average, weighted moving average, exponential
smoothing, and linear regression analysis, which forecasting technique would
you consider the most accurate? Why?
