Professor Robert Fildes
Professor EmeritusCurrent Research
I am currently working in the area of supply chain forecasting: specifically the interpretation of information and the use of user-generated content.
Research Grants
The Design of Forecasting Support Systems, funded by the EPSRC:
Research Interests
Comparative performance of various methods of forecasting. Forecasting method selection and the evaluation of forecasting methods. Forecasting systems to support production and inventory. The effects of promotions on fast moving consumer goods. The organization of the forecasting function. Adoption and diffusion of new technology
Professional Role
Joint Director of .
External Roles
Associate Editorship, International Journal of Forecasting. President (from 1999), International Institute of Forecasters, Past-President from 2004.
From 2010 Honorary Fellow, International Institute of Forecasters
Member EPSRC Peer Review College to 2009
Member EPSRC High End Computing Strategy Committee to 2010
Member, ESRC Post-Doctoral College to 2010
Current Teaching
Post-Experience: Forecasting
Qualifications
BA Oxon, MA, PhD California
01/01/2014 → …
Research
01/11/2011 → 30/04/2015
Research
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Participation in conference -Mixed Audience
Editorial activity
Membership of committee
Editorial activity
Editorial activity
National/international honour
- Centre for Marketing Analytics & Forecasting
- STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training