Phillips, CJ orcid.org/0000-0001-5221-210X and Nikolopoulos, K (2019) Forecast quality improvement with Action Research: A success story at PharmaCo. International Journal of Forecasting, 35 (1). pp. 129-143. ISSN 0169-2070
Abstract
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.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 International Institute of Forecasters. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an author produced version of a paper published in International Journal of Forecasting. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Action research; Forecast quality improvement; Supply chain forecasting; Forecasting practice; Information sharing |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) > Management Division Decision Research (LUBS) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 07 Mar 2018 13:52 |
Last Modified: | 24 May 2020 00:38 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.ijforecast.2018.02.005 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:128247 |