White Papers
The White Papers developed by MPSI cover a range of technology topics. Below is a list of available White Papers along with a brief abstract of the contents. To receive copies of any of our White Papers, please contact us.
TrafficMetrix Current Year Estimates
This white paper describes the MPSI methodology for developing a model to forecast current year traffic volume estimates using published traffic count data, trend data and up-to-date demographic information including validation results.
The MPSI Approach to Price Modeling
This white paper addresses price modeling as a scientific application requiring more information than simply prices and volumes. A detailed discussion on the components of the Consumer Value Chain, forecasting price and volume changes and predicting cannibalization is included.
Providing Secure Online Products and Solutions
This white paper addresses potential security concerns associated with doing business over the Internet and the steps we’ve taken to provide a secure online environment, including environment security, network security, application security, database security, account security, browser security and third-party testing.
Providing Quality Service & Support for Online Products and Solutions
This white paper addresses the steps we’ve taken to provide superior service and support for our online product offerings, including Service Level Agreements, application availability, data integrity and backup, and maintenance schedules.
MPSI Pricing Solutions: Data Transfer, Alerts, and Automation
This white paper discusses the data transfer methods, rule-based alert mechanisms, differing levels of automation and customization and support services associated with the MPSI online pricing solutions.
The MPSI Retail Value Chain
MPSI has identified seven key drivers of sales — or seven key reasons why consumers buy product: location, facility, merchandising, price, operations, brand and competition. These seven reasons are referred to by MPSI as the Retail Value Chain. This white paper discusses each in detail.
MPSI Approach to Modeling: Questions and Answers
MPSI has provided models and software to a variety of industries over the years. Presented in a question-and-answer format, this white paper discusses the MPSI approach to modeling, including the reasons for using a model, the types of models that exist, the process MPSI uses to develop models and more.
Retail Explorer Network Planning Tool: Strategic Benefits
The Retail Explorer network planning model provides powerful predictive and analytical capabilities. This white paper discusses the specific strategic benefits of its information, prediction, prescription and explanation capabilities.
Retail Explorer Network Planning Tool: System Description
The MPSI Retail Explorer model is a network planning tool designed to help retailers with site selection, retail network optimization and strategic planning decisions. This white paper provides a description of the system including, collecting supply and demand data, building the database and model, model methods and accuracy, training and consulting and more.
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