A Technique for Initializing Exponential Smoothing Forecasts

Roger C. Wade
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Roger C. Wade: Travelers Insurance Company

Management Science, 1967, vol. 13, issue 7, 601-602

Abstract: The purpose of this note is to propose a method for initializing exponential smoothing forecasts when there are no data available prior to the series to be smoothed. It is primarily directed toward computer programs, but is not so involved as to rule out hand operations.

Date: 1967
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