Consensus forecasting workflow

A useful forecast starts with a clear question and a trustworthy history. This short lesson explains consensus forecasting workflow in terms a planner can apply.

Practitioner lens

Treat judgment around consensus forecasting workflow as a measurable input. Store the statistical forecast, human adjustment and eventual outcome separately so their contributions can be reviewed.

First experiment

Record the forecast, override and outcome separately so the next review can distinguish model from judgment.

This is an original educational brief. It is a starting point for discussion, not a claim that one technique fits every supply chain.