FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about what Chopp does and how AI forecasting helps grocery stores.
About Chopp
What does Chopp do?
Chopp uses AI forecasting technology and advanced time series analysis to predict grocery sales. Stores use those predictions to optimise their inventory, prevent food waste and avoid stockouts.
Who is Chopp for?
Grocery stores. See how forecasting applies to different store types and departments.
Which data does Chopp use?
Chopp analyses various data points such as weather patterns, local events, traffic flows, seasonality trends, holidays and schedules. See data signals.
Where is Chopp based?
Copenhagen, Denmark.
How do I get started?
Request a demo or email hello@chopp.io.
About forecasting
Why not just use last year’s sales?
Last year’s sales capture seasonality but not this year’s weather, events, holiday calendar or trend. Those differences are exactly where waste and stockouts come from. See what is demand forecasting.
How is forecast accuracy measured?
Common metrics include MAPE, WAPE and bias. See forecast accuracy metrics.
Does forecasting really reduce food waste?
Ordering closer to actual demand reduces surplus, which is the main source of unsold perishable food in stores. Published pilots of AI ordering tools in grocery have reported reductions; see food waste in grocery retail.
Ready to cut away the waste?
Tell us about your store or chain, and we will show you how AI sales forecasting can help you order the right products in the right quantities.