Forecasting is an underestimated field of research in supply chain management. Recently advanced methods are coming into use. Initial results are encouraging, but often require changes in policies for collaboration and transparency. In this paper we explore advanced forecasting tools for...

Forecasting is an underestimated field of research in supply chain management. Recently advanced methods are coming into use. Initial results presented in this chapter are encouraging, but may require changes in policies for collaboration and transparency. In this chapter we explore advanced...

Extracting the principles associated with complexity theory and swarm intelligence has offered practical solutions for routing and scheduling. Reality mining and its link with social networking relationships may yield pragmatic ideas applicable to many fields including business services and...

Proof that application of GARCH technique offers potential for profitability. Forecasting is an underestimated field of research in supply chain management. Recently advanced methods are coming into use. Initial results presented in this chapter are encouraging, but may require changes in...

Forecasting is a necessity almost in any operation. However, the tools of forecasting are still primitive in viewof the great strides made by research and the increasing abundance of data made possible by automatic identificationtechnologies, such as radio frequency identification (RFID). The...