Methods of Demand Estimation, Warehousing and & Inventory Management: Agricultural Growth Program-Agribusiness and Market Development (AGP-AMDE Ethiopia)
| Date of acession | 2024-12-17T09:13:12Z | |
| Date of availability | 2024-12-17T09:13:12Z | |
| Date of issue | 2013 | |
| Abstract | This manual focuses on essential practices for agro-input businesses, with particular attention to demand estimation, warehousing, and inventory management. The first chapter introduces demand forecasting, emphasizing its importance for agro-enterprises, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and agricultural development agencies. It covers fundamental concepts such as the definition of demand forecasting, its objectives, and various statistical methods for accurately estimating demand. Additionally, it discusses sources of information for forecasting and strategies for improving forecasting accuracy. The second chapter addresses warehousing and inventory management, highlighting the storage and handling of agro-products and inputs, which are critical to ensuring the efficiency of agro-enterprise operations. Methods for efficient warehousing and transportation, along with inventory management practices, are also explored. | |
| URL | https://hub.ifdc.org/handle/20.500.14297/3293 | |
| Language | en | |
| Subject | Agricultural products | |
| Title | Methods of Demand Estimation, Warehousing and & Inventory Management: Agricultural Growth Program-Agribusiness and Market Development (AGP-AMDE Ethiopia) | |
| Type | Learning Object |