Research Article

An Improved Demand Forecasting Model Using Deep Learning Approach and Proposed Decision Integration Strategy for Supply Chain

Table 2

Dataset explanation.

NameDescriptionExample

YearweekRelated yearweek, weeks are starting from Monday to Sunday201801
StoreStore number1234
ProductProduct Identification Number1
Product_AdjactiveAssociated product with the product according to apriori algorithm. Most frequent product at the same basket with a specific product.2
Stock_In_Quantity_WeekStock increase quantity of the product in related week, ex. stock transfer quantity from distribution center to store.50
Return_Quantity_WeekStock return quantity from customers at a specific week and store20
Sales_Quantity_WeekWeekly sales quantity of related product at a specific store120
Sales_Amount_WeekTotal sales amount of the product at the customer receipt2500
Discount_Amount_WeekDiscount amount of the product if there is any500
Customer_Count_WeekHow many customers bought this product at a specific week30
Receipt_Count_WeekDistinct receipt count for related product20
Sales_Quantity_TimeHourly sales quantity of related product from 9 am to 22 pm.5
Last4weeks_DayTotal sales of each weekday of last 4 weeks. Total sales of Mondays, Tuesdays… etc.10
Last8weeks_DayTotal sales of each weekday of last 8 weeks. Total sales of Mondays, Tuesdays… etc.10
Max_Stock_WeekMaximum stock quantity of related week.12
Min_Stock_WeekMinimum stock quantity of related week2
Avg_Stock_WeekAverage stock quantity of related week5
Sales_Quantity_Adj_WeekSales quantity of most associated product14
Temperature_WeekdayDaily temperature of weekdays. Monday, Tuesday… etc.22
Weekly_Avg_TemperatureAverage weather temperature of related week.23
Weather_Condition_WeekdayNominal variable; rainy, snowy, sunny, cloudy etc.Rainy
Sales_Quantity_Next_WeekTarget variable of our classification problem25