Forecasting with judgment

Paul Goodwin, Robert Fildes

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Abstract

This chapter explores the roles that human judgment plays in forecasting in organisations. It focuses on the latest research findings to examine why, despite advances in predictive analytics, the rise of machine learning and the availability of Big Data, forecasts still often rely heavily on judgment. We identify the circumstances where judgment brings benefits to forecasts, as well as the dangers that motivational and cognitive biases bring, leading to inaccurate forecasts. Strategies for improving judgment in forecasting are then evaluated. These include providing feedback, restricting interventions, decomposition, correcting forecasts to remove biases, manipulating the time available to produce forecasts, structuring group forecasting processes and integrating judgment with statistical methods. We conclude that, despite advances in predictive analytics, judgment is likely to continue to have a major role in forecasting. There is therefore a need to develop more advanced software systems that provide enhanced support for judgmental inputs to forecasting processes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Palgrave Handbook of Operations Research
EditorsS. Sahli, J. Boylan
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages541-572
Number of pages32
ISBN (Electronic)9783030969356
ISBN (Print)9783030969349
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jul 2022

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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