Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management in the Food Industry. Theoretical Analysis and Practical Application

      Аннотация: This book aims to give an overview about the most recent trends in demand forecasting and inventory management and interlinks those theoretical areas with a practical application in the food industry. This industry faces various challenges like fluctuating demands or perishability of products. As a result, reliable demand forecasting and proper inventory management could eventually lead to remarkable cost savings, thus being a competitive advantage.

Ключевые слова: Inventory Management, Optimization, Quantitative Methods, Supply Chain Management, demand forecasting, Food Industry