Adjust Forecast (manual demand uplifts)
Adjust Forecast lets you nudge demand for a SKU and date range without overriding the underlying model.
Key takeaway: Adjust Forecast lets you nudge demand for a SKU and date range without overriding the underlying model.
The Adjust Forecast panel at the top of the Performance tab lets you apply a percentage uplift (or downlift) to a SKU's forecast for a specific date range. For example, if you are running a promotion in April and expect a 40% increase in demand, enter +40% with start and end dates and Forthcast will factor it into the reorder calculations for that window only.
Use a negative percentage to dampen the forecast — for example, when a competitor is running a promotion you expect to take share, or when you've decided to deprioritise a SKU. Adjustments stack with the underlying model rather than replacing it, so seasonality and trend are preserved.
Active adjustments are listed below the entry form and can be removed at any time. Removing an adjustment immediately reverts the forecast for that SKU to its standard calculation. Adjustments are visible in the SKU detail panel as well, so anyone reviewing the reorder recommendation can see why the number is what it is.
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What is Adjust Forecast (manual demand uplifts) in Forthcast?
Adjust Forecast lets you nudge demand for a SKU and date range without overriding the underlying model.
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Adjust Forecast (manual demand uplifts) — live in Forthcast
Open the Replenishment report inside Forthcast to see your live reorder list — ranked by revenue at risk.