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The Forecast Accuracy page helps you evaluate the quality of your demand forecasts by comparing predicted values against actual results.

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Why it matters

Accurate forecasting is the foundation of effective business planning. By monitoring forecast accuracy, you can:
  • Identify bias - Are you consistently over- or under-forecasting?
  • Improve methods - Determine which forecast methods work best for different product segments
  • Build confidence - Show stakeholders the reliability of your planning process
  • Refine inputs - Pinpoint which events or assumptions are causing the most deviation

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How to access

Navigate to Demand Planning and click the Forecast Accuracy button in the page header. This takes you to a dedicated view comparing forecasted demand against actual results.
Demand Planning page toolbar with the Forecast Accuracy button visually highlighted or outlined, showing its position among other toolbar controls.

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What you’ll see

The Forecast Accuracy page displays:
  • Accuracy metrics by product, brand, or segment
  • Deviation analysis showing where forecasts diverged from actuals
  • Time-based trends to see if accuracy is improving or declining over your planning horizon
Forecast Accuracy page displaying a metrics table broken down by product, brand, or segment with accuracy percentage columns. A deviation analysis chart shows where forecasts diverged from actuals. Time-based trend indicators or a trend chart reveals whether accuracy is improving or declining.
Use forecast accuracy insights to adjust your demand shaping events and refine the assumptions in your scenarios.