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Data Requirements

The footage
already exists.

Every decision your team has made is already captured. A few core files is all it takes to start the replay. Share more and the analysis goes deeper — but you're never waiting on perfect data to begin.

“How accurate was your forecast — and where did it break down?”

Mandatory
Required to run the analysis
  • Item Master

    Core item identifiers and richer product attributes used to slice results consistently across forecast, inventory, and service analysis.

    ItemItem DescriptionCategoryBrandUOMItem TypeItem Status
  • Site / Location

    Defines the sites or locations used in the forecast and actuals data, enabling site- and region-level review and serving as the location foundation for downstream PGAs.

    SiteSite TypeRegion / State
  • Sales / Shipment Actuals

    Actual sales or shipment history — the "what really happened" side that the forecast is measured against.

    ItemSiteCustomer (Optional)DateActual Qty
  • Consensus Forecast

    The forecast produced by your planning team — the baseline we evaluate. Customer is only needed if forecasting at the customer level. Typically includes Lag and Planning Cycle for lag-based accuracy analysis.

    Planning CycleItemSiteCustomer (Optional)Forecast DateLagForecast Qty
Optional
Unlocks deeper insight
  • Customer Data

    Enables account- and channel-level accuracy breakdowns.

    CustomerCustomer DescriptionChannel
  • Promotions & Events

    Supports causal review of forecast spikes and misses tied to trade activity.

    Event IDEvent TypeItemCustomerStart DateEnd Date