---
title: "Forecast production"
slug: "bc-forecast-production"
description: "Optimize production planning with forecasting in D365 BC. Compare anticipated demand and availability to schedule production orders effectively."
tags: ["BC", "Business Central", "Food", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:13Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:13Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-forecast-production"
---

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# Forecast production

Use forecasting to assist in the production planning process by creating anticipated demand for manufactured items. The production planner can compare the anticipated demand for items to the expected availability, then use this information to determine whether additional production orders need to be scheduled.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> If your D365 BC licence includes permissions for the standard D365 BC production forecasting features, use this standard functionality. Data entered in Food Manufacturing & Distribution's **Production Forecast** page is ignored by other production planning tools if the standard D365 BC forecasting features are available to the user.

## Steps

1. In the search box, enter **Production Forecast**, and then choose the related link.
2. On the **Filters** FastTab, specify Anywhere Mobility Solutions desired filters.

The lines display items based on the filters specified.
3. Set the time interval in the **View by** field to change the period displayed in each column. You can select from the following periods: **Day**, **Week**, **Month**, **Quarter**, **Year**, or the accounting period as set up in Financial Management.
4. On each line, fill in the amount of the item you are predicting will be needed for the specified time period.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> When you enter a forecast quantity, it is valid on the first day of the time interval you select. For example, if you select a month, enter the forecast quantity on the first day of the month. If you select a quarter, enter the forecast quantity on the first day of the first month in the quarter.

## Related

- [Plan and schedule production activities](/bc-plan-and-schedule-production-activities.md)