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Stop Losing Sales to Stockouts

Forthcast uses machine learning to predict your demand up to 6 months ahead, calculate optimal stock levels, and automate purchase orders. Never miss a sale due to out-of-stock products again.

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Forthcast Dashboard showing AI-powered inventory forecasting and demand predictions for Shopify stores

What Can Forthcast Do For Your Store?

Powerful AI-driven inventory tools designed for Shopify merchants who want to stop guessing and start knowing.

Feature 01

AI Demand Forecasting

Shopify inventory forecasting powered by machine learning. Analyzes your sales history, seasonality, and trends to predict demand for the next 6 months with high accuracy.

Feature 02

Safety Stock Calculator

Automatically calculate optimal safety stock levels for your Shopify store based on demand variability, lead times, and your desired service level to prevent stockouts.

Feature 03

Reorder Point Calculator

Get low stock alerts when Shopify inventory drops below reorder points. Calculations account for supplier lead times and forecasted demand automatically.

Feature 04

Purchase Order Management

Create, track, and manage purchase orders for your Shopify inventory directly in the app. Export to CSV or send to suppliers with one click.

Feature 05

Stockout Prevention

Automatically detect past stockouts in your Shopify store and adjust forecasts to reflect true demand, not limited by what you had in stock.

Feature 06

Bundle Inventory Tracking

Shopify bundle management that prevents double-counting demand. See true inventory needs for component products across all your product bundles.

How Do I Get Started with Forthcast?

Connect your Shopify store and get AI-powered forecasts in under 10 minutes. No technical setup required.

1

Connect Your Store

Install from the Shopify App Store and authorize with one click.

2

Sync Your Data

We automatically import your products, inventory, and 12+ months of order history.

3

Get AI Forecasts

Our AI analyzes your data and generates demand forecasts for the next 6 months.

4

Take Action

Use insights to create purchase orders and optimize your inventory strategy.

Forthcast inventory reports and analytics dashboard showing reorder points and safety stock levels

Why Do Merchants Choose Forthcast?

Reduce Stockouts Significantly

Know exactly when to reorder so you never miss a sale due to out-of-stock products.

Cut Excess Inventory

Stop over-ordering and free up cash tied up in slow-moving stock.

Save Hours Every Week

Automate manual spreadsheet work and focus on growing your business.

Make Data-Driven Decisions

Replace gut feelings with AI-powered insights backed by your real sales data.

How Much Does Forthcast Cost?

One simple plan with everything you need. No hidden fees, no per-SKU charges, unlimited products.

14-Day Free Trial
$19.99/month
  • Unlimited SKUs
  • 6-Month Demand Forecasts
  • Safety Stock & Reorder Points
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Bundle Tracking
  • Low Stock Email Alerts
  • Lost Sales Reports
  • Priority Support
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No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

What Are Merchants Saying About Forthcast?

Real reviews from Shopify App Store.

April 6, 2025

"Forthcast has been a great support for our inventory control with precise forecasting capturing promotional impacts. A compact solution that's delivered significant cash flow improvements."

V
vybey UK & EU
Shopify App Store Review
June 19, 2025

"Forthcast is super simple to use and has saved us a lot of headache. Very happy with their tool and the provided support."

P
Parenting Unlocked
Shopify App Store Review
5.0 Stars on Shopify App Store

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've got answers.

Setup takes just a few minutes. Install the app from the Shopify App Store, authorize the connection, and we'll automatically sync your products and order history. Most stores are fully set up in under 10 minutes.

We recommend at least 6 months of order history for basic forecasting, and 12+ months for optimal accuracy with seasonal patterns. If you have less data, we can still provide valuable insights, just with some limitations.

Forthcast handles variants and bundles seamlessly. We track each variant separately and our bundle management feature prevents double-counting demand across your bundle and component products.

Yes! All reports can be exported to CSV. Purchase orders can be exported and sent directly to suppliers. We're also adding more integrations based on customer requests.

No! Unlike other inventory apps, Forthcast doesn't charge per-SKU or limit your product count. Whether you have 50 SKUs or 50,000, the price stays the same at $19.99/month.

After your 14-day trial, you'll be prompted to subscribe to continue using Forthcast. If you choose not to subscribe, your data will be retained for 30 days in case you change your mind. No credit card is required to start your trial.

About Us

Built by Supply Chain Experts

With a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, I've driven inventory excellence at Shell Recharge Solutions, Verisure, and Stryker. I've consistently outperformed forecasting benchmarks, grew high-performing teams, and transformed complex supply chain challenges into strategic opportunities.

Forthcast was born from years of hands-on experience solving real inventory problems for growing businesses. We understand the pain of stockouts, the frustration of excess inventory, and the time wasted on manual spreadsheets.

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Hylke Reitsma - Founder of Forthcast
Hylke Reitsma
Founder

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