Practical Operations Management
Practical Operations Management
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ISBN: 9781939297136
Author: Simpson
Publisher: HERCHER PUBLISHING,INCORPORATED
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Chapter 4, Problem 26P

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Interpretation:Determine the busiest and also the least busy day of the week, considering the unique appearances of the website.

Concept Introduction: Most of the forecasting methods are based on the past performances of another organization in the similar industry. The process involved in the predicting of future occurrences is call forecasting.

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Interpretation:Observe the unique appearances for Monday and Tuesday, and de-seasonalise them, and provide your comments on Monday and Tuesday in last week.

Concept Introduction:Most of the forecasting methods are based on the past performances of another organization in the similar industry. The process involved in the predicting of future occurrences is call forecasting.

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Interpretation:Considering the given estimates, provide the most logical estimate for the unique appearances on Thursday and Friday of the week.

Concept Introduction: Most of the forecasting methods are based on the past performances of another organization in the similar industry. The process involved in the predicting of future occurrences is call forecasting.

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