Forecast combinations have flourished remarkably in the forecasting community and, in
recent years, have become part of mainstream forecasting research and activities …

Abstract Supply Chain Forecasting (SCF) goes beyond the operational task of extrapolating
demand requirements at one echelon. It involves complex issues such as supply chain …

The management of the blood supply chain is considered of vital importance. This study
explores the role of supply chain visibility in the inventory and demand planning of blood …

The performance of time series forecasting has recently been greatly improved by the
introduction of transformers. In this paper, we propose a general multi-scale framework that …

Spare parts are held to reduce the consequences of equipment downtime, playing an
important role in achieving the desired equipment availability at a minimum economic cost …

In this dynamic environment with unexpected changes and high market rivalry, supply
chains focus more on executing responsive strategies with minimum costs. This research …

Forecasting demand and determining safety stocks are key aspects of supply chain
planning. Demand forecasting involves predicting future demand for a product or service …

The standard method to forecast intermittent demand is that by Croston. This method is
available in ERP-type solutions such as SAP and specialised forecasting software packages …

Demand forecasts are the lifeblood of supply chains. Academic literature and common
industry practices indicate that demand forecasts are often subject to human interventions …

Product forecasts are a critical input into sourcing, procurement, production, inventory,
logistics, finance and marketing decisions. Numerous quantitative models have been …