Requirements for the Forecast Interview

The below is the requirements for the Forecast Interview. 

1. Tutor provide me a list of 10-11 questions (per below)due as
   soon a possible.
2. I’ll conduct the interview
3. Tutor will write the 3-4 page report (APA format) (per below)
    
4. Forecasting Interview questions (format) . (Getting the
   questions organized, giving me a list questions/ideas on what
   information I should gather). Once I complete the interview, I
   will provide information for you to put together in a report and
   presentation.
    
   Compose questions, identify types of forecasting techniques,
   specific variables to drive product demand and importance.
5. Prepare an organized series of questions that will elicit the
   needed information quickly. Remember that interviewees are busy
   people.
6. Plan on gathering information on the kinds of forecasting
   techniques currently used, their perceived strengths and
   pitfalls, how your organization uses the results, and any
   planned changes in forecasting methods in the future. On a
   content level, try to find out what specific variables drive
   product demand and their relative importance.
    

Interview Essay:

The purpose of the forecasting interview assignment is for you to gain insight into the kinds of forecasting techniques that are currently in place in the real world. A secondary benefit many students experience is an enhanced understanding of the nature of their places of employment.
The interview can also increase your exposure to key individuals in the management team of your organization.
You will be evaluated on the efficiency of the interview and your ability to elicit the information needed. The level of sophistication of the forecasting techniques involved is not a grading criterion.
Have a 3-4 page report and brief presentation ready (no PowerPoint) to hand in for this assignment. All APA formatting will apply.

You may want to use the following approach:

1. Identify the person at your workplace who is responsible for forecasting demand, and
   schedule an interview. If no formal demand forecasting is occurring, informal guessing usually
   is, and an interview with the individuals making these guesses can be tremendously insightful.
2. Prepare an organized series of questions that will elicit the needed information quickly.
   Remember that interviewees are busy people.
3. Plan on gathering information on the kinds of forecasting techniques currently used, their
   perceived strengths and pitfalls, how your organization uses the results, and any planned
   changes in forecasting methods in the future. On a content level, try to find out what specific
   variables drive product demand and their relative importance.
4. Prepare a form for your interview subject to sign that documents his or her permission for
   you to use the data gathered during class.

QUESTIONS

1. Is forecasting important in every industry?
   Yes
   No
2. If no, then in which industry it is not important?
3. What kind of forecasting technique do you use?
4. Is it dependent on Historic simulations?
   Yes
   No
5. Do you use industry wide macro indicators to forecast?
   Yes
   No
6. Please rate the importance if these factors for forecasting?(1- Lowest, 5-Highest)
   Historic Simulations
   Demand Expectations
   Macro Indicators
   Feedback from down the channel
   Market Situation
7. Is one single factor the key to forecasting?
   Yes
   No
8. Is the scenario changing in forecasting due to advancement of Technology?
   Yes
   No
9. Are you guys using technology for forecasting?
   Yes
   No
10. Any advise for this industry?

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