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Forecast Granularity

Forecast granularity refers to the time interval used in forecasting (daily, weekly, monthly).

Why It Matters

•Higher granularity captures short-term effects (holidays, weekday patterns).
•Lower granularity smooths noise but may hide critical signals.
•Choosing the right granularity affects the usefulness and stability of forecasts.

Connection to Capital

Granularity affects replenishment accuracy and therefore the length of capital commitment in inventory.

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