Assignment: Operations Forecasting
Purpose of Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply Operations Forecasting.
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 according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.