In many organizations, Lean feels like a set of good practices with unclear payoffs. But at Toyota, Lean principles and financial decision-making go hand in hand — not just for short-term savings, but for long-term strategic advantage.
Forecasting is changing fast. This practical guide takes you from ARIMA and exponential smoothing to Transformers, PatchTST and foundation models like Chronos and TimesFM. With clear explanations, hands-on Python examples and an honest look at what works and what fails, you’ll learn how to build forecasting systems that hold up in the real world.
A structured, practical approach to financial modeling – from financial statements and business drivers to integrated forecasting, model validation, scenario analysis, and valuation. Illustrative examples throughout the handbook help translate financial concepts and modeling methodology into practical application.