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Why Most System Forecasts Fall Short of Your Needs
One of the things that a store operator learns very quickly once they manage a variety of stores is that some stores are easier to forecast than others. Any chain…
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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…
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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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How Can Software Help Retailers Achieve and Maintain Best Practices?
No matter where you go, retailers of all sizes recognize the need to perform well: competition is fierce, and one bad customer experience can erase years of loyalty…
