Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> August 23, 1999
Moshe Handelsman is President and Founder of Advanced Forecasting, Inc.
and has been actively involved in consulting and teaching market
research and forecasting. In 1986 Dr. Handelsman introduced a
quantitative forecasting model for the integrated circuit (IC) market in
the U.S. More than 200 companies have used the forecasts for marketing,
strategic planning, and investment decisions. In addition, his
quantitative forecasting methodology has been applied to forecasting
specific product lines in numerous firms. Dr. Handelsman regularly
consults with clients from the semiconductor, semiconductor equipment
and materials, computer, disk drive, distribution, and investment
industries worldwide. Previously, he was a professor at Santa Clara
University's School of Business where he specialized in strategic
marketing, market research, and forecasting. He continues to conduct
forecasting methods workshops for SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and
Materials International) and on-site, customized seminars. He is also
published in the top market research journals. Dr. Handelsman holds an
Industrial Engineering degree from the Technion Institute of Technology,
Haifa, a MBA from Tel-Aviv University and Ph.D. in Market Research from
Purdue University. Profile
when you founded Advanced Forecasting, Dr. Handelsman?
Dr. Handelsman: It was clear at that time that the industry
