Approaches, techniques, and information technology systems in the restaurants and foodservice industry: a qualitative study in sales forecasting [Summary]
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2008-10-11
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Virginia Tech
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This is a study of the approaches, techniques, and information technology systems utilized for restaurant sales forecasting in the full-service restaurant segment. Companies were examined using a qualitative research methods design and long interviews to gather information on approaches, techniques, and technology systems utilized in the sales forecasting process. The results of the interviews were presented along with ensuing discussion.
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Restaurant sales forecasting, information technology, systems, sales-forecasting techniques, sales-forecasting approaches