Demand Forecasting (MA)

More about: Demand Forecasting (MA)

What it calculates

The “Demand Forecasting (MA)” calculator computes Next-period forecast in pcs from 7 parameters: demand, period 1 (earliest) (pcs), demand, period 2 (pcs), demand, period 3 (pcs), demand, period 4 (pcs), demand, period 5 (pcs), demand, period 6 (latest) (pcs), averaging window (periods).

A handy everyday calculator for daily tasks.

Example calculation

With parameters Demand, period 1 (earliest) = 120 pcs, Demand, period 2 = 130 pcs, Demand, period 3 = 125 pcs, Demand, period 4 = 140 pcs, Demand, period 5 = 135 pcs, Demand, period 6 (latest) = 150 pcs, Averaging window = 3 periods the result is 141.67 pcs (A moving average lags behind a strong trend).

How to use

1. Enter demand, period 1 (earliest), demand, period 2, demand, period 3, demand, period 4, demand, period 5, demand, period 6 (latest) and averaging window — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
2. Next-period forecast (pcs) is calculated automatically as you type.
3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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