I was with a customer last week that is using CRM for “accurate forecasting.” Let me say, before I go any further, that I believe that CRM can help with forecasting. In fact I believe it can “greatly improve” forecasting. However, I do not believe there is any such thing as “accurate forecasting.” Let me explain:
First, for those of you who know me, I believe words mean things. Therefore , my first approach to understanding is to look up definitions. So a simple Google search for the definition of the word “Accurate,” and you receive the following:
ac·cu·rate
/ˈakyərit/
1. (of information, measurements, statistics, etc.) correct in all details; exact.