Creating forecasts manually

You can manually create a forecast for a store using the Forecasting screen.
  1. Select Scheduling > Schedule Optimization > Forecasting.
  2. Click Create New Entry.
  3. Specify this information:
    Name
    Specify the name of the forecast.
    Description
    Specify a brief description of the forecast.
    Location
    Select the store location to forecast.
    Forecast Start Date
    Specify the start date of the forecast period.
    Forecast End Date
    Specify the end date of the forecast period.
  4. The Generate sublocation forecast section, specify this information:
    Start Date
    Specify the start date of the range of historical data used for linear regression forecasts. For other forecast types, any date can be entered.
    End Date
    Specify the end date of the range of historical data used for linear regression forecasts. For other forecast types, any date can be entered.
    Initial Adjustment (%)
    Specify the percentage amount by which the historical data for linear regression forecasts is initially adjusted for the current forecast. For other forecast types, specify 0.0.
  5. Click Next.
If manual forecasts are generated immediately, then the forecast details are displayed on the Forecast page. The volume for the given day is distributed across the day’s intervals using the selected distribution. Click Save to save the forecast results.

If the Forecast Aysnc task is enabled, then a message is displayed notifying you that the forecast is being generated. Click OK. A Workmail message is sent to you when the forecast is completed, which includes a link to open the forecast.