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Conducting a sales forecasting audit

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  • Moon, Mark A.
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  • Moon, Mark A. & Mentzer, John T. & Smith, Carlo D., 2003. "Conducting a sales forecasting audit," International Journal of Forecasting, Elsevier, vol. 19(1), pages 5-25.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intfor:v:19:y:2003:i:1:p:5-25
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