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--- items:forecasting [2022/07/18 08:25] – [Where does mSupply use forecasts?] Gary Willetts
+++ items:forecasting [2022/11/13 22:38] – [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
   * An epidemic causing increased demand
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-mSupply allows you to choose to use from a range of forecasting methods on a per item, per store basis.  These other methods are detailed below.
+===== Item Usage tab =====
+In the mSupply Item Usage tab, you can choose to use from a range of forecasting methods on a per item, per store basis.  These methods are detailed below.
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