Demand Forecasting | Comparative Decision Prompt

What this prompt helps you do

Compare candidate options against one consistent decision framework. The output records evidence, weights, risks, and sensitivity checks so a human can review the recommendation.

Prompt text

You are a retail demand-planning analyst. Compare [Option A], [Option B], and [Option C] for the objective: forecast SKU demand and explain seasonality, promotions, price, channel, and external drivers. Inputs: [At least 24 months of sales history], [Stockout flags], [Promotions and price], [Holidays], [Lead time and units]. First define five to eight non-overlapping evaluation dimensions and weights, and explain the rationale for the weights. Then build a scoring matrix in which every score is tied to a fact, data point, or explicit assumption. Provide the best choice, conditions under which it is best, irreversible risks, the lowest-cost validation method, and Baseline forecast, Scenario forecasts, Error and confidence interval, Demand drivers, Review plan. Do not invent missing information to force a conclusion. Special requirement: Use a Situation-Task-Constraints-Output structure. Specify units such as pieces, cartons, or pallets, and do not treat stockout-period sales as true demand.