Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply Operations Forecasting.

Assignment Steps

Resources: Microsoft^® Excel^®

Select a business operations dataset from the internet or other sources which can be used for forecasting in the University Library.

Develop a minimum of three quantitative forecasts using Microsoft^® Excel^®.

• Compare and contrast each quantitative forecast you develop.
• Choose the one forecast you determine would be the best for the firm and be prepared to explain why you chose this.
• Evaluate the impact this forecast would have on the firm from a financial metrics standpoint.

Develop a 700-word report in which you describe your forecasting project including details on all the assignment steps.

Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

**Cannot accept more than 5% plagiarism, it will be submitted to TurnItIn. If you are referencing please do in-text citations.

References: Jacobs, F. R., Chase, R. (2013). Operations and Supply Chain Management, 14th Edition. McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. VitalBook file.

** Feel free to use more than one reference.

***Please use grading guide attached to help you and make sure that all requirements are met.

Let me know if you have any questions.