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Sales forecasting
Projection of future sales revenue, often based on previous sales data
What are the processes sales forecasting can use?
Time series data, market research, economic forecasts and backdata
What can sales forecasting help determine?
- Effect of future sales of products
- Effect of promotion on sales
- Possible changes to the market
- Seasonal fluctuations in sales
Limitations of sales forecasting
- Market volatility - some markets are more dynamic and unpredictable
- Volatile customer tastes and preferences
- Economic shocks
- Accuracy of the data