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items:forecasting [2022/07/18 08:25] – [Where does mSupply use forecasts?] Gary Willettsitems:forecasting [2022/11/13 22:34] – [4.20. Forecasting] Mark Glover
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-By default, mSupply uses the assumption that future consumption will continue at the same level as consumption over a given historic period.   Our experience is that in almost all situations, this method, combined with a conservative provision for buffer stock, yields very good to excellent results.  However, in certain situations you may want to provide your own forecasts. Reasons for this could include factors such as:+By default, mSupply uses the assumption that future consumption will continue at the same level as consumption over a given historic period.   Our experience is that in almost all situations, this method, combined with a conservative provision for buffer stock, yields very good to excellent results.  However, in certain situations you will want to provide your own forecasts. Reasons for this could include factors such as:
   * Excessive, sudden population increase   * Excessive, sudden population increase
   * An epidemic causing increased demand   * An epidemic causing increased demand
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