AI-Powered Inventory Forecasting for Shopify

Predict demand accurately, prevent stockouts, and optimize inventory levels. Forthcast uses machine learning to help Shopify merchants reduce costs and increase sales.

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40%
Fewer Stockouts
25%
Less Excess Inventory
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App Store Rating

Everything You Need to Optimize Inventory

From demand forecasting to purchase orders, Forthcast automates your inventory management.

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AI Demand Forecasting

Machine learning analyzes your sales history to predict future demand with 80-95% accuracy. Uses Holt-Winters exponential smoothing to detect trends and seasonality.

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Smart Reorder Points

Automatically calculates optimal reorder points and safety stock levels for each SKU. Never miss a sale due to stockouts again.

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Purchase Order Tracking

Create and track purchase orders directly in the app. Get suggested order quantities based on forecasted demand and current inventory.

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Bundle Management

Handle product bundles and kits with ease. Component demand is attributed correctly to avoid double-counting in forecasts.

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Anomaly Detection

Automatic detection of unusual demand spikes or drops using IQR-based analysis. Get alerted to inventory anomalies before they become problems.

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Low Stock Alerts

Receive email notifications when inventory drops below reorder points. Stay proactive with daily low stock summaries.

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New Product Pairing

Launch new products with confidence. Pair them with similar items to inherit demand patterns until they build their own sales history.

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Forecast Accuracy Tracking

Monitor how well your forecasts match reality. View MAPE, bias metrics, and actual vs. predicted comparisons over time.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One plan with everything included. No hidden fees, no per-SKU charges.

Professional
$9.99
per month
14-Day Free Trial
  • Unlimited SKUs
  • AI demand forecasting
  • Safety stock & reorder points
  • Purchase order tracking
  • Bundle management
  • Anomaly detection
  • Low stock email alerts
  • Forecast accuracy reports
  • New product pairing
  • Shopify sync & webhooks
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How Forthcast Compares

See why merchants choose Forthcast over spreadsheets and expensive enterprise solutions.

Feature Forthcast Spreadsheets Enterprise Tools
AI-powered forecasting ✓ ✗ ✓
Automatic Shopify sync ✓ ✗ ✓
Easy setup (minutes) ✓ ✗ ✗
Affordable pricing $9.99/mo Free $500+/mo
Bundle management ✓ ✗ ✓
Low stock alerts ✓ ✗ ✓
No technical setup ✓ ✗ ✗

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install Forthcast on my Shopify store?
Click 'Install App' on this page or find Forthcast in the Shopify App Store. Authorize the app, and it will automatically sync your products and orders. Setup takes about 5-10 minutes depending on your store size.
How do I set up low stock email alerts in Forthcast?
Go to Settings > Email Alerts, toggle alerts on, and enter your email address. Forthcast sends daily alerts at 9 AM for items below their reorder point. Use 'Send Test Alert' to verify your setup.
How do I create a purchase order in Forthcast?
From the Reorder Point report, click 'Add to PO' on items needing restock. Go to Purchase Orders, review quantities, select a supplier, and click 'Send to Supplier' to email the PO directly.
How do I configure lead times for my products?
Go to Settings > Lead Times. Enter the number of days it takes for each SKU to arrive from your supplier. Forthcast uses this to calculate when to trigger reorder alerts.
How do I export my forecast data from Forthcast?
Each report tab (Stock Projection, Reorder Point, Demand Forecast) has an 'Export CSV' button. Click it to download the data for use in spreadsheets or other tools.
How do I add a supplier in Forthcast?
Go to Settings > Suppliers and click 'Add Supplier'. Enter the supplier name, email, and optionally link specific SKUs. When creating purchase orders, you can email directly to linked suppliers.