Systems

The System dimension covers computer hardware and software that support the forecasting process. The Systems dimension includes 5 themes:

1. Integration: Degree to which Forecasting Software is Integrated With Other Corporate Systems
2. Reporting: Level of sophistication behind report-generation systems, ability to generate ad-hoc, or routine reports, both real-time & historical
3. Historical Data Maintained: Existence of advanced data warehouse systems which allow forecast to be updated in real time
4. Performance Measures Handled: Performance measures integrated tightly into systems with easy access and highly visible in reporting
5. Infrastructure Investment: Degree to which investment has been made to infrastructure which allows timely and continuous upgrades and enhancements of forecasting functionality

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