Weighted Moving Average Forecasting Explained (with Example)

Continue your forecasting and operations management learning with this step-by-step explanation of moving averages and weighted moving average forecasting methods. In this video, Operations University instructor Brent Bolton walks through naïve forecasting, simple moving averages, and weighted moving averages as part of quantitative time-series forecasting. You’ll learn when each method is appropriate, how weighting affects forecast responsiveness, and why weighted moving averages often outperform simple moving averages when demand changes quickly. A detailed example shows how to calculate forecasts and compare results across methods. 👉 Get Certified (Lean Six Sigma) Watch the full Lean Six Sigma playlist, then complete your certification at OperationsUniversity.org to earn your Lean Six Sigma certificate. 💰 Advance Your Credentials Certification & Pricing = Yellow Belt $99 • Green Belt $499 • Black Belt $899 — or all 3 for $1,199 (save when purchasing together). Employer packages: Bulk enrollments & reporting available. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: • What naïve forecasting is and when it’s useful • How simple moving averages work • How to calculate multi-period moving averages • Why weighted moving averages respond faster • How to choose and apply weights • Common pitfalls of moving average forecasts 📢 Call to Action ✅ Subscribe for more Lean Six Sigma & forecasting content ✅ Visit OperationsUniversity.org to get certified ✅ Share this video with analysts, planners, or students #LeanSixSigma #Forecasting #MovingAverage #WeightedMovingAverage #TimeSeries #OperationsManagement