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Description
Forthcast is an innovative application designed for Shopify merchants, utilizing AI to enhance demand forecasting and inventory management. By examining the sales history of your store, it predicts SKU-level demand for up to twelve months in advance, ensuring you can make informed purchasing decisions that help avoid both stockouts and excess inventory.
Key functionalities include detailed demand forecasts that incorporate seasonal and trend analyses; intelligent reorder notifications alongside calculations for reorder points; automatic generation of purchase orders; tracking of lost sales to assess revenue losses due to stockouts; detection of demand anomalies; support for bundles and kits without duplicating stock; customizable safety stock settings; management of multi-location inventory; and reporting on forecast accuracy.
Forthcast connects seamlessly in real-time with Shopify and also integrates with platforms such as Amazon, QuickBooks, Xero, and Notion. It is specifically designed to assist growing retailers with extensive and active product catalogs that have surpassed the capabilities of traditional spreadsheet-based planning systems, providing a more efficient and accurate way to manage their inventory needs. Additionally, this tool empowers merchants to optimize their stock levels effectively, ultimately leading to enhanced profitability and customer satisfaction.
Description
Sales forecasting and demand planning are crucial components of a company's marketing strategy, enabling managers to evaluate new market possibilities, determine where to allocate resources, and monitor their organization’s performance effectively and efficiently. Our Microsoft Excel sales forecasting tool, Sales Controller, examines your historical sales data to identify trends that can be projected forward into the future. Accurately predicting anything, including sales forecasting and demand planning, presents challenges, particularly as the planning horizon extends further into the future, leading to decreased accuracy. Nevertheless, even an informed estimate is preferable to having no prediction at all. While trends derived from past sales figures cannot guarantee future results, Sales Controller provides a foundation for you to integrate your own insights and judgment into the forecasting process. Ultimately, combining data analysis with personal expertise can lead to more informed decision-making and better preparation for future market changes.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Amazon
Yes
Notion
Yes
QuickBooks Online
Yes
Shopify
Yes
Xero
Yes
Integrations
Amazon
No
Notion
No
QuickBooks Online
No
Shopify
No
Xero
No
Pricing Details
$19.99/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$62 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Forthcast
Founded
2025
Country
Netherlands
Website
www.forthcast.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
Markitsoft
Founded
2002
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.markitsoft.com/sales-controller/default.htm
Product Features
Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
No
Barcoding / RFID
No
Forecasting
No
Inventory Optimization
No
Kitting
No
Manufacturing Inventory Management
No
Mobile Access
No
Multi-Channel Management
No
Product Identification
No
Reorder Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
No
Retail Inventory Management
No
Supplier Management
No
Warehouse Management
No
Product Features
Statistical Analysis
Analytics
Yes
Association Discovery
Yes
Compliance Tracking
Yes
File Management
No
File Storage
Yes
Forecasting
Yes
Multivariate Analysis
No
Regression Analysis
Yes
Statistical Process Control
Yes
Statistical Simulation
Yes
Survival Analysis
No
Time Series
Yes
Visualization
Yes