Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain

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08:50 02/13/2026

Anonymous32044371

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Good afternoon everyone. I’m currently reviewing how we handle demand forecasting in our distribution network, and it’s been eye-opening. During the holiday season last year, our forecasts were completely off — we underestimated demand for fast-moving items and overestimated niche products. It caused delays and extra storage costs. I recently read this piece that breaks down modern approaches to forecasting and how companies combine historical data with predictive analytics: https://www.trinetix.com/insights/demand-forecasting-in-supply-chain. It made me question whether our current tools are too rigid. Has anyone here shifted from traditional forecasting models to something more adaptive? Did it actually improve accuracy?


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02/13/2026

Anonymous32051087

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That sounds very familiar. We had a similar situation when online sales suddenly started outperforming in-store purchases, and our forecasts didn’t adjust quickly enough. What helped us was shortening our forecasting cycles and reviewing data weekly instead of monthly. It didn’t solve everything overnight, but it reduced the shock factor when demand changed unexpectedly. Sometimes even small process changes make a noticeable difference.

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02/13/2026

Anonymous32051089

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Interesting thread. I’m not directly involved in forecasting, but I work in operations, and when numbers are off, everyone feels it. It’s surprising how one small miscalculation can ripple through the whole system. Makes you realize how important planning is behind the scenes.