Demand Forecasting

Demand Forecasting uses sold Shopify order lines to plan stocking needs by SKU. It combines available history with owned inventory, incoming POs, supplier lead times, and supplier-backed stock coverage where available.

Multiple product titles sharing a SKU are collapsed for planning. Products with no available sales history are not a complete catalog represented by this page.

Initialize and refresh history

Use Backfill Sales History for the initial history import. Sync New Orders updates recent order history. Refresh View reloads the analysis; it does not import missing orders. Review sync status and use Resume Sync if offered.

The history selector offers 6, 12, 18, and 24 months. Actual coverage depends on the Shopify permissions and source data available to the installation. Selecting 24 months does not grant access to older orders.

Review planning controls

• History window sets the demand period used for analysis.
• Target days on hand sets desired inventory coverage.
• Stocking budget constrains the buy plan; zero shows the full plan.

Save reviewed preferences with Save Defaults. Stockr raises the effective coverage target to at least the supplier’s lead time where needed.

Read the recommendations

The table shows forecast demand, owned and vendor cover, suggested reorder points, and planned purchasing. Actions distinguish Buy now, Source from vendor, and Setup supplier.

Budget ranking considers demand, coverage urgency, margins, and supplier lead times. These are planning estimates, not guaranteed demand or a supplier stock reservation. Review unusual SKUs, costs, and stock sources before buying.

Reorder policy

Preview Auto ROP shows proposed reorder-point changes. Apply Auto ROP changes saved rules and should follow review. Individual SKUs can use manual or forecast replenishment mode; see reorder rules.

The forecast screen does not automatically send orders. Scheduled stock procurement needs a separately configured automation rule.