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Organizational factors in sales forecasting management

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  • Davis, Donna F. & Mentzer, John T., 2007. "Organizational factors in sales forecasting management," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 23(3), pages 475-495.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:23:y:2007:i:3:p:475-495
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