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Forecast Accuracy

Definition

A metric measuring how closely demand forecasts match actual sales (Forecast Accuracy)

How It's Calculated

1 − (|Forecast − Actual| ÷ Actual) × 100

Example

Forecast = 10,000 units, Actual = 9,500 units → Forecast Accuracy = 95%.

 

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