1. Working with Predictive Planning in Smart View
  2. Predictive Planning Forecasting and Statistical Descriptions
  3. Classic Time-series Forecasting
  4. Classic Nonseasonal Forecasting Methods
  5. Double Exponential Smoothing (DES)

Double Exponential Smoothing (DES)

Applies SES twice, once to the original data and then to the resulting SES data. Predictive Planning uses Holt’s method for double exponential smoothing, which can use a different parameter for the second application of the SES equation.

This method is best for data with a trend but no seasonality. It results in a straight, sloped-line forecast.

Figure B-4 Typical Double Exponential Smoothing Data, Fit, and Forecast Line


Upward trending graph of double exponential smoothing historical and forecasted data