🙋‍♀️Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions for Bee Forecast & Replenishment.

1. General Questions

   • What is Bee Forecast & Replenishment?

   • How does Bee Forecast & Replenishment work?

   • How quickly can I expect to see results?

2. Features and Functionality

   • How often is data updated and when are reports refreshed?

   • Does Bee Forecast & Replenishment support multiple locations?

   • Can Bee Forecast & Replenishment manage inventory for both online and offline sales channels?

   • How does the forecasting algorithm work?

   • Can Bee Forecast & Replenishment optimize inventory levels to minimize waste or overstocking?

   • Does Bee Forecast & Replenishment provide analytics and insights into inventory performance?

3. Support and Pricing

   • Does Bee Forecast & Replenishment provide live support?

   • What are the pricing plans?

   • Can I try Bee Forecast & Replenishment before purchasing?

   • What should I do if I encounter an issue?

   • Can I request a new feature?

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General Questions

What is Bee Forecast & Replenishment?

A: Bee Forecast & Replenishment is a comprehensive inventory management solution designed to help businesses optimize their stock levels, forecast demand accurately, and streamline the replenishment process.

How does Bee Forecast & Replenishment work?

A: The application uses advanced algorithms and historical data to predict future inventory needs, ensuring that you have the right amount of stock at the right time. It also provides insights and recommendations to help you make informed decisions about your inventory.

How quickly can I expect to see results?

A: Initial setup and historical order data import typically take from 10 minutes to a few hours, depending on the data size. After setup, you can immediately start using Bee Forecast & Replenishment's features and observe improvements in your inventory management.

Features and Functionality

How often is data updated and when are reports refreshed?

A: Daily data starts being collected precisely at midnight (00:00) every day. After the daily data is collected, forecast and replenishment values are calculated, and all reports are updated accordingly.

Does Bee Forecast & Replenishment support multiple locations?

A: Yes, Bee Forecast & Replenishment supports multiple locations and generates results based on each specific location. All data is maintained at the location-variant (SKU) level, and reports, forecasts, and replenishment results are provided accordingly. Additionally, reports and results are generated based on the total sales and stock across all locations.

Can Bee Forecast & Replenishment manage inventory for both online and offline sales channels?

A: Absolutely, Bee Forecast & Replenishment can handle inventory for both online and offline sales channels, provided you use Shopify POS or track your store inventory on Shopify. This integration enables seamless inventory management across all sales channels.

How does the forecasting algorithm work?

A: The forecasting algorithm in Bee Forecast & Replenishment analyzes historical sales and inventory data to determine optimal restocking times, quantities, and products. Detailed information about the forecasting algorithm can be found here.

Can Bee Forecast & Replenishment optimize inventory levels to minimize waste or overstocking?

A: Yes, Bee Forecast & Replenishment is designed to optimize your inventory levels, reducing waste and preventing overstocking. By identifying and adjusting outlier sales in historical data, the system improves forecast accuracy and helps avoid excess inventory.

Does Bee Forecast & Replenishment provide analytics and insights into inventory performance?

A: Certainly, Bee Forecast & Replenishment offers detailed inventory reports and analytics, giving you valuable insights into your inventory performance and helping you make data-driven decisions.

Support and Pricing

Does Bee Forecast & Replenishment provide live support?

A: Yes, live support is available through the chat feature on our app and website. Our customer support team, composed of supply chain experts, is always ready to assist you with any questions or issues.

What are the pricing plans?

A: We offer various pricing plans to suit different business sizes and needs. For detailed pricing information, please visit our pricing page.

Can I try Bee Forecast & Replenishment before purchasing?

A: Yes, we offer a 14-day free trial period for new users to explore the features and benefits of our application before committing to a subscription.

What should I do if I encounter an issue?

A: If you experience any problems, please contact our support team for assistance. You can reach us via live chat on merchbees.com or send an email to [email protected] We are here to help resolve any issues promptly.

Can I request a new feature?

A: The Merchbees team always listens to customer feedback and continues to develop the application based on that feedback. You can share the feature you are looking for here. We prioritize development based on the upvote count of requested features.