Forthcast

Forthcast is an inventory forecasting and replenishment tool built for Shopify merchants. It reads a store’s sales history and current inventory to model demand, identify stockout risk, and propose how much to reorder. The system focuses on store-wide forecasting rather than item-by-item pricing, and the merchant reviews suggested quantities before action. Forecast coverage depends on historical data and active inventory, with seed forecasts used for new products.

The product integrates with Shopify, reading order history and inventory to generate forecasts that inform replenishment decisions. It creates draft purchase orders for the merchant to review and send, rather than placing orders automatically. The model continually learns from supplier lead times and updated sales data to refine its recommendations.

Forthcast emphasizes transparency in its workflow: forecasts, reorder signals, and draft POs are presented for merchant review, and stock views can be broken down by location. It allows multi-location visibility and supports seasonality adjustments, helping merchants plan ahead for peak periods while maintaining central control over purchasing decisions.

The vendor markets Forthcast as part of the Forthsuite family and highlights a flat pricing model with no per-SKU fees. It positions the tool for Shopify-based inventory planning, with a 14-day free trial and a monthly charge of $19.99 through Shopify. The scope includes seed forecasts for new products and store-wide demand planning rather than automatic execution of orders.

Use cases

• Forecasting for Shopify stores to guide replenishment