International Journal of Engineering Research
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 7

Applicability of Forecasting Models and Techniques for Stationery Business: A Case Study from Sri Lanka

  • Author:
  • Dewmini Danushika Illeperuma, Thashika Rupasinghe
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 449 to 451

Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

*danuilleperuma@yahoo.com

Online published on 8 November, 2017.

Abstract

A demand forecasting methodology for a stationery company in Sri Lanka is being investigated. Different forecasting methods available are looked at including judgemental methods, quantitative methods and Artificial Intelligence methods. Importance of using a combination of methods available instead of using a single method is emphasised by the literature.

Keywords

Demand Forecasting, Stationery, Time Series, Genetic Algorithms