Essays about: "david fagersand"

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  1. 1. Forecasting commodities : - A study of methods, interests and preception

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Frans Andersen; David Fagersand; [2014]
    Keywords : Forecasting; method; interest; perception; accuracy; commodities; decision-making; decision making; knowledge creation; risk management; hedging; strategic purchasing; budgeting;

    Abstract : This study aims to investigate reasons for variation in accuracy between different forecast methods by studying the choice of methods, learning processes, biases and opinions within the firms using them; enabling us to provide recommendations of how to improve accuracy within each forecast method. Eleven Swedish and international companies that are regularly forecasting commodity price-levels have been interviewed. READ MORE