Discussion: Forecasting
• What are the advantages of having computer-based forecasting packages to handle the forecasting efforts for a business?
• What are the disadvantages?
• Reflect back to a time when you were part of an organization that implemented new computer-based products. How did management gain "buy-in" for these new systems and processes?
• If you have never been part of an organization that has implemented these, how would you, as the senior manager, gain "buy-in" from most members?
• Initial response to the discussion questions must be 250-350 words in length
• Use APA format for any quotations or citations you use to support your answers.