> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://betterdatainc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Decide Overview

> Turn signals into policy-based decisions and planning actions

# Decide

The **Decide** pillar helps you turn signals from **Sense** into policy-based decisions and planning actions.

## What You'll Find Here

**Decide** includes:

* **Forecasting**: Demand forecasting, scenarios, events, and accuracy
* **Inventory Planning**: Replenishment planning and reorder levels
* **Financial Planning**: COGS analysis, cost-to-serve, and profitability
* **Planning Agents**: AI-powered planning automation

## Key Features

### Forecasting

* **[Forecast Analytics](/decide/forecast-analytics)** - Analyze forecast performance and accuracy
* **[Forecast Scenarios](/decide/forecast-scenarios)** - Create and manage forecast scenarios
* **[Forecast Events](/decide/forecast-events)** - Apply events (promotions, seasonality) to forecasts
* **[Forecast Accuracy](/decide/forecast-accuracy)** - Measure and improve forecast accuracy

### Inventory Planning

* **[Replenishment Planner](/decide/replenishment-planner)** - Plan inventory replenishment
* **[Reorder & Levels](/decide/reorder-levels)** - Configure reorder points and safety stock
* **[Planning Recommendations](/decide/planning-recommendations)** - Get AI-powered planning recommendations
* **[Transfer Recommendations](/decide/transfer-recommendations)** - Recommendations for internal transfers

### Financial Planning

* **[COGS Analysis](/decide/cogs-analysis)** - Analyze cost of goods sold
* **[Cost-to-Serve](/decide/cost-to-serve)** - Calculate cost-to-serve metrics
* **[Gross Profit](/decide/gross-profit)** - View gross profit analysis
* **[Inventory Holding Costs](/decide/inventory-holding-costs)** - Calculate carrying costs

## Recommended Workflows

### Planning Cycle

1. Review signals from **Sense** (demand, consumption, on-order)
2. Create **[Forecast Scenarios](/decide/forecast-scenarios)** for key products
3. Apply **[Forecast Events](/decide/forecast-events)** (promotions, seasonality)
4. Generate forecasts and review **[Forecast Accuracy](/decide/forecast-accuracy)**
5. Use **[Replenishment Planner](/decide/replenishment-planner)** to plan orders
6. Review **[Planning Recommendations](/decide/planning-recommendations)** for AI suggestions

### Financial Analysis

1. Review **[COGS Analysis](/decide/cogs-analysis)** for cost trends
2. Calculate **[Cost-to-Serve](/decide/cost-to-serve)** for different channels
3. Assess **[Inventory Holding Costs](/decide/inventory-holding-costs)** for optimization
4. Use insights to inform purchasing and pricing decisions

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## Related Pages

* [Sense](/sense/overview) - What's happening now
* [Execute](/execute/overview) - Turn decisions into actions
* [Improve](/improve/overview) - Measure and optimize
* [Govern](/govern/overview) - Trust and control

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## Permissions & Roles

<Tip>
  Forecasting features require `forecast.read` or `forecast.write` permissions. Planning features may require `planning.read` or `planning.write` permissions. Contact your administrator if you can't access certain planning features.
</Tip>