Movement Program forecasting should be based on a planning cycle of how many days?

• A. 7
• B. 14
• C. 21
• D. 28

Answer: (B)

Planning a movement program forecast on a two-week cycle provides the right balance between recognizing regular demand patterns and keeping forecasts responsive. A fourteen-day horizon captures weekly fluctuations and gives enough lead time to place orders, allocate capacity, and schedule production without letting the forecast drift too far from reality. Shorter horizons, like a week, can miss recurring patterns and lead to more frequent forecast adjustments. Longer horizons, such as three to four weeks, tend to reduce forecast accuracy and slow reaction to changes. So, a two-week planning cycle is the practical choice for these forecasts.