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Purpose of Assignment 

The purpose of this assignment is for students to learn how to apply operations forecasting.

Resources

Microsoft® Excel® 

Assignment Steps 

Select a business operations data set from the internet or other sources which can be used for forecasting. 

Develop a minimum of three quantitative forecasts using Microsoft®Excel®.

· Compare and contrast each quantitative forecast you develop.

· Choose the one forecast you determine would be the best for the firm and be prepared to explain why you chose this.

· Evaluate the impact this forecast would have on the firm from a financial metrics standpoint.

Develop a 700-word report in which you describe your forecasting project including details on all the assignment steps.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. 

Submit your assignment.

Resources:

· Operations Forecasting Grading Guide

· Center for Writing Excellence

· Reference and Citation Generator

· Grammar and Writing Guides