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Measuring and Managing Forecast Accuracy for Continuous Improvement
In my previous blogs related to effective forecasting I have covered several basic concepts that carry forward into this discussion. Whether you want to…
Articles by Dan Bursik
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Improved Forecasting Starts With Effective Data and Standard Modeling
In my last blog I talked about the need for accurate forecasting as a vital link in the chain of your labor management and operational planning and execution…
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Does Forecast Accuracy Really Matter In Your Organization?
You can’t create a good schedule from a bad forecast. That’s the plain and simple truth in effective labor management and labor scheduling. If the goal is…
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The Key to Effective Scheduling: Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
If you have been in the business as long as I have (I started as a bagger at age 16) you accumulate a lot of good advice and operational know-how over the years…
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Defining Best Methods and Why Industrial Engineering Could Really Help
In my last blog I discussed the importance of defining and adopting best methods as the most important driver of efficiencies and return on…
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The Money is in the Methods
As you work with your organization to optimize labor performance (and usually optimize customer service and associate potential at the same time) there are many…
