This document discusses quantitative analysis techniques including:
1) Constructing 5-year and 4-year moving averages to smooth time series data.
2) Calculating trend using an alpha value and beta coefficient in exponential smoothing.
3) Finding seasonal indices using a 4-period centered moving average and deseasonalizing data.
4) Calculating a tracking signal to monitor forecast accuracy over time.
Worked examples demonstrate applying these techniques to production, sales, and demand data.