System for using subsets of rules applied to a database for updating and generating the rule knowledge base and forecasts of system demand

摘要

A forecasting system predicts product demand. A database stores information related to the volume of orders for a plurality of products. A knowledge base stores rules relevant to the products. A single program interface accesses the database and the knowledge base, including access screen means for monitoring and for updating the database and the knowledge base, the single program interface also including access screen means for generating forecasts of the future product demand for the products.