Software Review of Forecast Pro Unlimited: An Off-the-Shelf Solution for Large-Volume Forecasting

In this software column, the authors review Version 5.0 of Forecast Pro Unlimited (FPU), a Windows-based product developed by Business Forecast Systems, Inc. (BFS). The program is a successor to the Forecast Pro Batch system, which has been on the market for more than a decade. Compared to Forecast Pro Extended Edition - BFS's "hands-on" product - Forecast Pro Unlimited provides a smaller method spectrum while offering enhanced data management facilities. Copyright International Institute of Forecasters, 2008