Using Regression to Predict Dyeing Recipe Cost Before the Batch Runs
A simple multiple regression on shade depth, fabric type and machine liquor ratio predicts chemical cost per kilogram within about 6 per cent, which is close enough to quote from.
Predictive Modelling
Forecasting demand, yield and failure with methods you can defend.
2 published articles
From Spreadsheet to Forecast: Exponential Smoothing for Demand Planning
You do not need machine learning to forecast most industrial demand. You need the right smoothing model, an honest error metric, and a rule for when to override it.