Global Strategic Management Paper

Instructions

From the data provided in the attached files, perform:

SALES FORECAST – Provide a quarterly sales forecast in units and dollars for the entire industry and for your
company for Year 5 and Year 6, by quarter and with the yearly totals. Include forecasts by the four areas as
well as total sales. Include a Summary Chart that shows the consolidated forecasts in both units and dollars
for the industry and for your company. Describe how the forecasts are computed and outline all the model
equations used. Discuss your choice of the forecasting model. Present the regression results from estimating
the forecasting model as exhibits. Discuss decision-making models or processes used by your team members
to make decisions. Show when you plan to introduce new models.
PRODUCTION PLAN– Provide a quantitative quarterly production plan for each of your factories for Year 5
and Year 6. Provide a summary consolidated production plan (showing total units per quarter) in a table in
the body of your text. Also include a table, which shows changes in plant capacity (lines, shifts, overtime)
each quarter.