Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo

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Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo. / Phillips, Christina; Nikolopoulos, Konstantinos.
In: International Journal of Forecasting, Vol. 35, No. 1, 03.2019, p. 129-143.

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Phillips, C & Nikolopoulos, K 2019, 'Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo', International Journal of Forecasting, vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 129-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

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Phillips, C., & Nikolopoulos, K. (2019). Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo. International Journal of Forecasting, 35(1), 129-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

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Phillips C, Nikolopoulos K. 2019. Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo. International Journal of Forecasting. 35(1):129-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

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Phillips, Christina and Konstantinos Nikolopoulos. "Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo". International Journal of Forecasting. 2019, 35(1). 129-143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

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Phillips C, Nikolopoulos K. Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo. International Journal of Forecasting. 2019 Mar;35(1):129-143. Epub 2018 May 24. doi: 10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

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Phillips, Christina ; Nikolopoulos, Konstantinos. / Forecast quality improvement with Action Research : A success story at PharmaCo. In: International Journal of Forecasting. 2019 ; Vol. 35, No. 1. pp. 129-143.

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TY - JOUR

T1 - Forecast quality improvement with Action Research

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AU - Phillips, Christina

AU - Nikolopoulos, Konstantinos

PY - 2019/3

Y1 - 2019/3

N2 - There is a gap in the forecasting research surrounding the theory of integrating and improving forecasting in practice. The number of academically affiliated consultancies and knowledge transfer projects that there are around, due to a need for improvements in forecast quality, would suggest that many interventions and actions are taking place. However, the problems that surround practitioner understanding, learning and usage are rarely documented. This article takes the first step toward trying to rectify this situation by using the specific case study of a fully engaged company. A successful action research intervention in the Production Planning and Control work unit improved the use and understanding of the forecast function, contributing to substantial savings, enhanced communication and improved working practices.

AB - There is a gap in the forecasting research surrounding the theory of integrating and improving forecasting in practice. The number of academically affiliated consultancies and knowledge transfer projects that there are around, due to a need for improvements in forecast quality, would suggest that many interventions and actions are taking place. However, the problems that surround practitioner understanding, learning and usage are rarely documented. This article takes the first step toward trying to rectify this situation by using the specific case study of a fully engaged company. A successful action research intervention in the Production Planning and Control work unit improved the use and understanding of the forecast function, contributing to substantial savings, enhanced communication and improved working practices.

U2 - 10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

DO - 10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005

M3 - Article

VL - 35

SP - 129

EP - 143

JO - International Journal of Forecasting

JF - International Journal of Forecasting

SN - 0169-2070

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ER -