How Forthcast works
Forthcast connects to your Shopify store, reads your order history, and uses that data to estimate how much demand to expect in the future.
Key takeaway: Forthcast connects to your Shopify store, reads your order history, and uses that data to estimate how much demand to expect in the future.
Forthcast connects to your Shopify store, reads your order history, and uses that data to estimate how much demand to expect in the future. From there it calculates:
- How much stock to hold: enough to cover expected demand plus a safety buffer for unexpected spikes or supplier delays.
- When to reorder: so you place orders early enough that stock arrives before you run out, even accounting for your lead time.
- How accurate those estimates are: tracked month by month so you can see where the forecast is performing well and where it needs more data.
Forecasts improve as more order history accumulates. Items with less than 6 months of history are marked with a Limited Data badge. Treat those recommendations as a starting point rather than a precise number.
Frequently asked questions
What is How Forthcast works in Forthcast?
Forthcast connects to your Shopify store, reads your order history, and uses that data to estimate how much demand to expect in the future.
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How Forthcast works — live in Forthcast
Forthcast turns this calculation into one-click reorder recommendations inside Shopify. Flat $19.99/mo, 14-day free trial.