Track real usage
Recorded inventory movements give Matte the history it needs to estimate demand.
See what demand may look like next.
Matte uses past inventory movement to estimate upcoming demand. Check the trend, the forecast, and how much history supports it before you make a plan.
MatteExample demand forecast
Demand forecastPaper cups · 12 oz
Next 14 daysPast usageTodayForecast
Predicted usage32 packs
ConfidenceBased on 84 days
View7 · 14 · 30 days
Turn past usage into a planning view.
Choose a time frame
Look ahead 7, 14, or 30 days for the items you want to plan.
Read the forecast
Compare actual usage with projected demand and check the confidence shown for each item.
Make the call
Use the forecast alongside current stock and your reorder rules when deciding what to buy.
Plan with a clearer view of demand.
Look beyond today's count.
A stock balance tells you what you have. A forecast helps you think about what you may use next.
See the strength of the signal.
Confidence and accuracy measures give context to the estimate, especially when history is limited.
Share the numbers.
Review an item chart in Matte or export forecast rows as a CSV for your team.
A forecast is an estimate, not an order.
Demand can change. Matte shows the data behind the outlook so your team can weigh it against on-hand stock, incoming orders, and what you know about the business.
Planning context
HistoryRecent movement
Outlook7, 14, or 30 days
DecisionReviewed by your team
Items need enough usage history for a useful estimate.