FORECASTING NEW PRODUCT SALES

Authors

  • R. Siriram Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Witwatersrand
  • D.R. Snaddon Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Witwatersrand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/21-1-72

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper tests the accuracy of using Linear regression, Logistics regression, and Bass curves in selected new product rollouts, based on sales data. The selected new products come from the electronics and electrical engineering and information and communications technology industries. The eight selected products are: electronic switchgear, electric motors, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, programmable logic controllers, cell phones, wireless modules, routers, and antennas. We compare the Linear regression, Logistics regression and Bass curves with respect to forecasting using analysis of variance. The accuracy of these three curves is studied and conclusions are drawn. We use an expert panel to compare the different curves and provide lessons for managers to improve forecasting new product sales. In addition, comparison between the two industries is drawn, and areas for further research are indicated.

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Siriram, R., & Snaddon, D. (2011). FORECASTING NEW PRODUCT SALES. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/21-1-72

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2010)

Section

General Articles

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