Q.4 Why there is a Need of Demand Forecasting? Explain with suitable example. long Answer question
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Demand forecasting is a combination of two words; the first one is Demand and another forecasting. Demand means outside requirements of a product or service. In general, forecasting means making an estimation in the present for a future occurring event. Here we are going to discuss demand forecasting and its usefulness.
It is a technique for estimation of probable demand for a product or services in the future. It is based on the analysis of past demand for that product or service in the present market condition. Demand forecasting should be done on a scientific basis and facts and events related to forecasting should be considered.
Therefore, in simple words, we can say that after gathering information about various aspect of the market and demand based on the past, an attempt may be made to estimate future demand. This concept is called forecasting of demand.
For example, suppose we sold 200, 250, 300 units of product X in the month of January, February, and March respectively. Now we can say that there will be a demand for 250 units approx. of product X in the month of April, if the market condition remains the same.