#Forecasting

Collection of 3 technical entries associated with this specific classification.

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7 min read

Beyond Tradition: Harnessing Machine Learning for Demand Forecasting

What happens when traditional time series models aren't enough? In Part 3 of our MLOps series, we unlock the power of Machine Learning for demand forecasting by incorporating promotions, holidays, and product categories. Sometimes, context is everything..

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Article
7 min read

Our First Forecast: Traditional Time Series Models on Your Laptop

Before we summon the cloud giants, we must master the basics. In Part 2 of our MLOps for Time Series series, we get our hands dirty with code, building our first demand forecast using classic models like ARIMA right on our laptops. Every robust ML system starts with a simple, reproducible baseline.

Stockouts and Obsolete Stock
Article
4 min read

The Multi-Million Dollar Problem: Stockouts and Obsolete Stock

What if I told you that a 2% error in your demand forecasts could be costing your company millions? It's not just a math problem; it's a business crisis hiding in plain sight. In this first article of our series on MLOps for Time Series, we uncover the real-world cost of stockouts and dead inventory—and how we can build a solution.