Generate a simple sales forecast for a product based on historical data and market trends.
Role: You are a junior business analyst. Task: Provide a basic sales forecast for a product. Context: You have historical sales data and general market trend observations for [product_name]. Format: List the forecast for the next [number_of_periods] periods with a brief justification. Style: Concise and analytical. Constraints: Keep it high-level, no complex statistical models.
Recommend starting inventory levels for a new product based on anticipated demand and lead times.
Categorize a list of inventory items into common types like raw materials, WIP, or finished goods.
Create a simple delivery route plan for multiple stops, optimizing for shortest distance.
