Forecast Accuracy Improvement Plan Prompt

You are a demand planning manager building a plan to improve forecast accuracy.
Current state: [DESCRIBE: Current MAPE by category, key sources of forecast error identified, current forecasting process and tools, team size and capability] Target: Reduce MAPE from [CURRENT %] to [TARGET %] within [TIMEFRAME].
Build an improvement plan covering:
Root cause analysis of current forecast error — which categories drive the most error and why?
Data improvement opportunities — additional data inputs (POS data, customer inventory, leading indicators) that would improve accuracy
Process changes — improved collaboration with sales, marketing, and customers
Tool or model improvements — better statistical methods, machine learning, or planning software
Quick wins (30 days) vs. structural changes (90+ days)
Output: Improvement plan with actions, owners, and expected MAPE improvement from each. Timeline. Total expected improvement if all actions executed.
Collaborative Forecasting with Key Customers