Forecasting and risk analysis in supply chain management: GARCH proof of concept

Abstract

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 forecasting tools for decision support in supply chain scenarios and provide preliminary simulation results from their impact on demand amplification. Preliminary results presented in this chapter, suggests that advanced methods may be useful to predict oscillated demand but their performance may be constrained by current structural and operating policies as well as limited availability of data. Improvements to reduce demand amplification, for example, may decrease the risk of out of stock but increase operating cost or risk of excess inventory. © 2009 Springer London.