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A new seasonal range arrives, and there\u2019s plenty to do before the products are ready to sell. Supplier information needs to be checked, product records created, Shopify listings prepared, and POs approved. Meanwhile, stores still need replenishment, and stock settings from last season may no longer match what customers are buying. These jobs become more time-consuming as product ranges expand and store networks grow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Descartes ForecastMine\u2122 is an <\/span>inventory forecasting and replenishment solution<\/span><\/a> that helps ecommerce sellers manage inventory planning. Its AI assistant, Digby, also helps with two administrative tasks: processing supplier order forms and identifying products that need replenishment adjustments. Both workflows reduce the amount of manual data handling involved while allowing buyers and inventory planners to review important decisions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inventory forecasting is closely connected to wider warehouse operations, where solutions such as <\/span>Descartes Peoplevox\u2122<\/span><\/a>, an ecommerce warehouse management system (WMS), support the processes involved in managing and fulfilling orders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this blog post, you\u2019ll learn how ForecastMine helps you set up new product ranges faster, reduce repetitive data entry, and keep store replenishment levels aligned with demand so you can spend less time on inventory admin and reduce the risk of stockouts and excess stock.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dTable of contents\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh3\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dWhy inventory admin grows with your product range\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 module_id=\u201dinventoryadmin\u201d][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n Every new product range brings information that needs to reach multiple systems. Product records must be created, SKUs assigned, <\/span>listings<\/span><\/a> prepared, and POs built.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Supplier spreadsheets can make this surprisingly difficult. One supplier might list product sizes across columns, while another uses separate rows. Cost prices, descriptions, and other product details may also appear in different locations. Even when the required information is available, someone still must interpret the file and transfer the relevant details into the correct fields.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n That creates <\/span>opportunities for errors<\/span><\/a>, particularly when the same information is copied into several systems. A cost price could be entered incorrectly, a product variant missed, or a SKU recorded inconsistently.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The workload doesn\u2019t end once products are set up. Businesses with physical stores also need to maintain stock settings for each product at each location. A growing product range can turn what was once a manageable maintenance task into thousands of individual records to review.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ForecastMine addresses these two areas through AI-assisted supplier processing and group-based replenishment updates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dTurn one supplier form into product setup\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 module_id=\u201donesupplier\u201d][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=\u201dCreate the records you need from one upload\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh3\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n When a supplier sends an order form for a new range, ForecastMine can use the information in that file to support four tasks:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The supplier form only needs to be uploaded once for this workflow. This is particularly useful when launching seasonal collections with multiple product variants. Each size or colour may need its own SKU and product information, increasing the amount of data that would otherwise have to be entered manually.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Working from the same supplier file also reduces the need to transfer product details between separate spreadsheets and systems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The process includes checks before the records are used. Shopify listings remain drafts, and POs are prepared for approval, giving staff an opportunity to verify the information.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dReuse supplier rules your team has reviewed\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh3\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n Supplier order forms don\u2019t always follow the same structure, which has traditionally made product setup difficult to automate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Digby helps interpret these differences. For example, a supplier might record product sizes in individual columns and place the cost price at the end of each row. Another could list each size separately, with costs appearing elsewhere in the spreadsheet. Staff can check whether the correct columns and values have been identified before confirming the mapping.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once approved, those rules can be reused for future order forms from the same supplier. This means a familiar supplier layout doesn\u2019t have to be mapped from scratch each time a new order arrives. The initial review establishes rules that can make subsequent product setup more consistent.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Book a demo<\/span><\/b><\/a> to explore how ForecastMine can solve your inventory forecasting challenges.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=\u201dKeep store replenishment settings current\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d title_level=\u201dh2\u2033 hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 module_id=\u201dstorereplenishment\u201d][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.27.9\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n Product setup is only one part of <\/span>managing inventory<\/span><\/a>. For businesses supplying several stores from a central warehouse, deciding how much stock each location should hold is another ongoing task.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While warehouse management solutions such as Peoplevox support the operational processes involved in managing stock within the warehouse, ForecastMine helps businesses plan stock requirements and replenishment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Minimum and maximum stock levels help guide replenishment. A minimum level indicates when a product\u2019s stock needs attention, while a maximum level provides a target or upper limit for replenishment. These settings help determine how much inventory should move from the warehouse to an individual store.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The number of settings can grow quickly. Consider a business carrying 2,000 products across 12 stores. That creates potentially <\/span>24,000 product-and-store combinations<\/span><\/b>, each of which may need its own replenishment levels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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