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What does AI demand forecasting mean?
| Object | Meaning | Required boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Demand target | Quantity, value, orders, usage, or another declared outcome | Unit, population, period, and exclusions |
| AI forecast | Model output available at a cutoff | Data, features, model version, horizon |
| Human review | Judgment or action after the baseline | Information, reason, signed change, owner |
| Final forecast | Number used for the next decision | Version, cutoff, unit, horizon |
| Actual | Later observation used for evaluation | Reconciliation, timing, missingness, loss |
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