Plan
Demand forecasting helps you predict future inventory needs and optimize replenishment decisions. This guide explains forecasting from a role-oriented perspective.
Don't Hide Menu Items: All users see the same forecasting menu. This guide explains recommended starting points for each role, but you can access any forecasting feature you have permissions for.
Start here:
Daily workflow:
Start here:
Daily workflow:
Start here:
Daily workflow:
Start here:
Daily workflow:
Forecast scenarios represent different forecast models with specific assumptions:
Events represent demand influencers:
Forecasts can be viewed by sales channel:
Measure how well forecasts match actual demand:
chart-lineCreate Scenarios
Create and manage forecast scenarios
calendarApply Events
Apply events to forecasts
eyeView Projections
View channel projections and long-term forecasts
chart-barMeasure Accuracy
Measure and improve forecast accuracy
Channel policies affect how forecasts are interpreted and used:
Channel policies define:
Impact on Forecasts:
Channel policies define:
Impact on Forecasts:
Channel policies define:
Impact on Forecasts:
Problem: Creating forecasts without applying relevant events (promotions, seasonality).
Solution: Always review and apply events:
How to avoid: Make event review part of forecast creation workflow.
Problem: Creating forecasts but not measuring or improving accuracy.
Solution: Regularly measure forecast accuracy:
How to avoid: Set up regular forecast accuracy reviews.
Problem: Creating forecasts without understanding how channel policies affect them.
Solution: Understand channel policy effects:
How to avoid: Familiarize yourself with channel policy configuration.
Problem: Creating forecasts but not publishing them for use in planning.
Solution: Always publish forecasts after creation:
How to avoid: Make publishing part of forecast workflow.
Symptoms: Forecast scenario created but forecast not generating.
Possible causes:
Steps to resolve:
Symptoms: Forecast accuracy (MAPE) consistently high.
Possible causes:
Steps to resolve:
Symptoms: Forecasts deviate significantly but alerts not triggering.
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Steps to resolve:
Symptoms: Forecasts generated but channel projections not available.
Possible causes:
Steps to resolve:
Viewing forecasts requires standard user permissions. Creating and publishing forecast scenarios requires planning permissions. Contact your organization administrator for details.