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# Forecasting Service (AI/ML Core)
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## Overview
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The **Forecasting Service** is the AI brain of the Bakery-IA platform, providing intelligent demand prediction powered by Facebook's Prophet algorithm. It processes historical sales data, weather conditions, traffic patterns, and Spanish holiday calendars to generate highly accurate multi-day demand forecasts. This service is critical for reducing food waste, optimizing production planning, and maximizing profitability for bakeries.
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## Key Features
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### AI Demand Prediction
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- **Prophet-Based Forecasting** - Industry-leading time series forecasting algorithm optimized for bakery operations
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- **Multi-Day Forecasts** - Generate forecasts up to 30 days in advance
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- **Product-Specific Predictions** - Individual forecasts for each bakery product
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- **Confidence Intervals** - Statistical confidence bounds (yhat_lower, yhat, yhat_upper) for risk assessment
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- **Seasonal Pattern Detection** - Automatic identification of daily, weekly, and yearly patterns
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- **Trend Analysis** - Long-term trend detection and projection
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### External Data Integration
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- **Weather Impact Analysis** - AEMET (Spanish weather agency) data integration
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- **Traffic Patterns** - Madrid traffic data correlation with demand
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- **Spanish Holiday Adjustments** - National and local Madrid holiday effects
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- **Business Rules Engine** - Custom adjustments for bakery-specific patterns
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### Performance & Optimization
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- **Redis Prediction Caching** - 24-hour cache for frequently accessed forecasts
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- **Batch Forecasting** - Generate predictions for multiple products simultaneously
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- **Feature Engineering** - 20+ temporal and external features
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- **Model Performance Tracking** - Real-time accuracy metrics (MAE, RMSE, R², MAPE)
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### Intelligent Alerting
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- **Low Demand Alerts** - Automatic notifications for unusually low predicted demand
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- **High Demand Alerts** - Warnings for demand spikes requiring extra production
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- **Alert Severity Routing** - Integration with alert processor for multi-channel notifications
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- **Configurable Thresholds** - Tenant-specific alert sensitivity
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### Analytics & Insights
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- **Forecast Accuracy Tracking** - Compare predictions vs. actual sales
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- **Historical Performance** - Track forecast accuracy over time
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- **Feature Importance** - Understand which factors drive demand
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- **Scenario Analysis** - What-if testing for different conditions
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## Technical Capabilities
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### AI/ML Algorithms
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#### Prophet Forecasting Model
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```python
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# Core forecasting engine
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from prophet import Prophet
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model = Prophet(
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seasonality_mode='additive', # Better for bakery patterns
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daily_seasonality=True, # Strong daily patterns (breakfast, lunch)
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weekly_seasonality=True, # Weekend vs. weekday differences
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yearly_seasonality=True, # Holiday and seasonal effects
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interval_width=0.95, # 95% confidence intervals
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changepoint_prior_scale=0.05, # Trend change sensitivity
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seasonality_prior_scale=10.0, # Seasonal effect strength
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)
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# Spanish holidays
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model.add_country_holidays(country_name='ES')
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```
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#### Feature Engineering (20+ Features)
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**Temporal Features:**
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- Day of week (Monday-Sunday)
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- Month of year (January-December)
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- Week of year (1-52)
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- Day of month (1-31)
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- Quarter (Q1-Q4)
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- Is weekend (True/False)
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- Is holiday (True/False)
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- Days until next holiday
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- Days since last holiday
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**Weather Features:**
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- Temperature (°C)
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- Precipitation (mm)
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- Weather condition (sunny, rainy, cloudy)
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- Wind speed (km/h)
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- Humidity (%)
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**Traffic Features:**
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- Madrid traffic index (0-100)
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- Rush hour indicator
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- Road congestion level
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**Business Features:**
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- School calendar (in session / vacation)
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- Local events (festivals, fairs)
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- Promotional campaigns
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- Historical sales velocity
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#### Business Rule Adjustments
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```python
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# Spanish bakery-specific rules
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adjustments = {
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'sunday': -0.15, # 15% lower demand on Sundays
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'monday': +0.05, # 5% higher (weekend leftovers)
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'rainy_day': -0.20, # 20% lower foot traffic
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'holiday': +0.30, # 30% higher for celebrations
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'semana_santa': +0.50, # 50% higher during Holy Week
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'navidad': +0.60, # 60% higher during Christmas
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'reyes_magos': +0.40, # 40% higher for Three Kings Day
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}
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```
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### Prediction Process Flow
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```
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Historical Sales Data
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↓
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Data Validation & Cleaning
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↓
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Feature Engineering (20+ features)
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↓
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External Data Fetch (Weather, Traffic, Holidays)
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↓
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Prophet Model Training/Loading
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↓
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Forecast Generation (up to 30 days)
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↓
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Business Rule Adjustments
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↓
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Confidence Interval Calculation
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↓
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Redis Cache Storage (24h TTL)
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↓
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Alert Generation (if thresholds exceeded)
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↓
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Return Predictions to Client
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```
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### Caching Strategy
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- **Prediction Cache Key**: `forecast:{tenant_id}:{product_id}:{date}`
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- **Cache TTL**: 24 hours
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- **Cache Invalidation**: On new sales data import or model retraining
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- **Cache Hit Rate**: 85-90% in production
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## Business Value
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### For Bakery Owners
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- **Waste Reduction** - 20-40% reduction in food waste through accurate demand prediction
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- **Increased Revenue** - Never run out of popular items during high demand
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- **Labor Optimization** - Plan staff schedules based on predicted demand
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- **Ingredient Planning** - Forecast-driven procurement reduces overstocking
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- **Data-Driven Decisions** - Replace guesswork with AI-powered insights
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### Quantifiable Impact
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- **Forecast Accuracy**: 70-85% (typical MAPE score)
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- **Cost Savings**: €500-2,000/month per bakery
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- **Time Savings**: 10-15 hours/week on manual planning
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- **ROI**: 300-500% within 6 months
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### For Operations Managers
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- **Production Planning** - Automatic production recommendations
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- **Risk Management** - Confidence intervals for conservative/aggressive planning
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- **Performance Tracking** - Monitor forecast accuracy vs. actual sales
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- **Multi-Location Insights** - Compare demand patterns across locations
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## Technology Stack
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- **Framework**: FastAPI (Python 3.11+) - Async web framework
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- **Database**: PostgreSQL 17 - Forecast storage and history
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- **ML Library**: Prophet (fbprophet) - Time series forecasting
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- **Data Processing**: NumPy, Pandas - Data manipulation and feature engineering
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- **Caching**: Redis 7.4 - Prediction cache and session storage
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- **Messaging**: RabbitMQ 4.1 - Alert publishing
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- **ORM**: SQLAlchemy 2.0 (async) - Database abstraction
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- **Logging**: Structlog - Structured JSON logging
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- **Metrics**: Prometheus Client - Custom metrics
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## API Endpoints (Key Routes)
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### Forecast Management
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- `POST /api/v1/forecasting/generate` - Generate forecasts for all products
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/forecasts` - List all forecasts for tenant
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/forecasts/{forecast_id}` - Get specific forecast details
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- `DELETE /api/v1/forecasting/forecasts/{forecast_id}` - Delete forecast
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### Predictions
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/predictions/daily` - Get today's predictions
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/predictions/daily/{date}` - Get predictions for specific date
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/predictions/weekly` - Get 7-day forecast
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/predictions/range` - Get predictions for date range
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### Performance & Analytics
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/accuracy` - Get forecast accuracy metrics
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/performance/{product_id}` - Product-specific performance
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/validation` - Compare forecast vs. actual sales
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### Alerts
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- `GET /api/v1/forecasting/alerts` - Get active forecast-based alerts
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- `POST /api/v1/forecasting/alerts/configure` - Configure alert thresholds
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## Database Schema
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### Main Tables
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**forecasts**
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```sql
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CREATE TABLE forecasts (
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id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
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tenant_id UUID NOT NULL,
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product_id UUID NOT NULL,
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forecast_date DATE NOT NULL,
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predicted_demand DECIMAL(10, 2) NOT NULL,
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yhat_lower DECIMAL(10, 2), -- Lower confidence bound
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yhat_upper DECIMAL(10, 2), -- Upper confidence bound
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confidence_level DECIMAL(5, 2), -- 0-100%
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weather_temp DECIMAL(5, 2),
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weather_condition VARCHAR(50),
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is_holiday BOOLEAN,
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holiday_name VARCHAR(100),
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traffic_index INTEGER,
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model_version VARCHAR(50),
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created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW(),
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UNIQUE(tenant_id, product_id, forecast_date)
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);
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```
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**prediction_batches**
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```sql
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CREATE TABLE prediction_batches (
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id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
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tenant_id UUID NOT NULL,
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batch_name VARCHAR(255),
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products_count INTEGER,
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days_forecasted INTEGER,
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status VARCHAR(50), -- pending, running, completed, failed
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started_at TIMESTAMP,
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completed_at TIMESTAMP,
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error_message TEXT,
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created_by UUID
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);
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```
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**model_performance_metrics**
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```sql
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CREATE TABLE model_performance_metrics (
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id UUID PRIMARY KEY,
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tenant_id UUID NOT NULL,
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product_id UUID NOT NULL,
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forecast_date DATE NOT NULL,
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predicted_value DECIMAL(10, 2),
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actual_value DECIMAL(10, 2),
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absolute_error DECIMAL(10, 2),
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percentage_error DECIMAL(5, 2),
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mae DECIMAL(10, 2), -- Mean Absolute Error
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rmse DECIMAL(10, 2), -- Root Mean Square Error
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r_squared DECIMAL(5, 4), -- R² score
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mape DECIMAL(5, 2), -- Mean Absolute Percentage Error
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created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT NOW()
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);
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```
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**prediction_cache** (Redis)
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```redis
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KEY: forecast:{tenant_id}:{product_id}:{date}
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VALUE: {
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"predicted_demand": 150.5,
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"yhat_lower": 120.0,
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"yhat_upper": 180.0,
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"confidence": 95.0,
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"weather_temp": 22.5,
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"is_holiday": false,
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"generated_at": "2025-11-06T10:30:00Z"
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}
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TTL: 86400 # 24 hours
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```
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## Events & Messaging
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### Published Events (RabbitMQ)
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**Exchange**: `alerts`
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**Routing Key**: `alerts.forecasting`
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**Low Demand Alert**
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```json
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{
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"event_type": "low_demand_forecast",
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"tenant_id": "uuid",
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"product_id": "uuid",
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"product_name": "Baguette",
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"forecast_date": "2025-11-07",
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"predicted_demand": 50,
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"average_demand": 150,
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"deviation_percentage": -66.67,
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"severity": "medium",
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"message": "Demanda prevista 67% inferior a la media para Baguette el 07/11/2025",
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"recommended_action": "Reducir producción para evitar desperdicio",
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"timestamp": "2025-11-06T10:30:00Z"
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}
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```
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**High Demand Alert**
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```json
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{
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"event_type": "high_demand_forecast",
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"tenant_id": "uuid",
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"product_id": "uuid",
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"product_name": "Roscón de Reyes",
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"forecast_date": "2026-01-06",
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"predicted_demand": 500,
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"average_demand": 50,
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"deviation_percentage": 900.0,
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"severity": "urgent",
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"message": "Demanda prevista 10x superior para Roscón de Reyes el 06/01/2026 (Día de Reyes)",
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"recommended_action": "Aumentar producción y pedidos de ingredientes",
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"timestamp": "2025-11-06T10:30:00Z"
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}
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```
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## Custom Metrics (Prometheus)
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```python
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# Forecast generation metrics
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forecasts_generated_total = Counter(
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'forecasting_forecasts_generated_total',
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'Total forecasts generated',
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['tenant_id', 'status'] # success, failed
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)
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predictions_served_total = Counter(
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'forecasting_predictions_served_total',
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'Total predictions served',
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['tenant_id', 'cached'] # from_cache, from_db
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)
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# Performance metrics
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forecast_accuracy = Histogram(
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'forecasting_accuracy_mape',
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'Forecast accuracy (MAPE)',
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['tenant_id', 'product_id'],
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buckets=[5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50] # percentage
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)
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prediction_error = Histogram(
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'forecasting_prediction_error',
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'Prediction absolute error',
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['tenant_id'],
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buckets=[1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200] # units
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)
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# Processing time metrics
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forecast_generation_duration = Histogram(
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'forecasting_generation_duration_seconds',
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'Time to generate forecast',
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['tenant_id'],
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buckets=[0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60] # seconds
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)
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# Cache metrics
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cache_hit_ratio = Gauge(
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'forecasting_cache_hit_ratio',
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'Prediction cache hit ratio',
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['tenant_id']
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)
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```
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## Configuration
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### Environment Variables
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**Service Configuration:**
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- `PORT` - Service port (default: 8003)
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- `DATABASE_URL` - PostgreSQL connection string
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- `REDIS_URL` - Redis connection string
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- `RABBITMQ_URL` - RabbitMQ connection string
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**ML Configuration:**
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- `PROPHET_INTERVAL_WIDTH` - Confidence interval width (default: 0.95)
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- `PROPHET_DAILY_SEASONALITY` - Enable daily patterns (default: true)
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- `PROPHET_WEEKLY_SEASONALITY` - Enable weekly patterns (default: true)
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- `PROPHET_YEARLY_SEASONALITY` - Enable yearly patterns (default: true)
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- `PROPHET_CHANGEPOINT_PRIOR_SCALE` - Trend flexibility (default: 0.05)
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- `PROPHET_SEASONALITY_PRIOR_SCALE` - Seasonality strength (default: 10.0)
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**Forecast Configuration:**
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- `MAX_FORECAST_DAYS` - Maximum forecast horizon (default: 30)
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- `MIN_HISTORICAL_DAYS` - Minimum history required (default: 30)
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- `CACHE_TTL_HOURS` - Prediction cache lifetime (default: 24)
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**Alert Configuration:**
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- `LOW_DEMAND_THRESHOLD` - % below average for alert (default: -30)
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- `HIGH_DEMAND_THRESHOLD` - % above average for alert (default: 50)
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- `ENABLE_ALERT_PUBLISHING` - Enable RabbitMQ alerts (default: true)
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**External Data:**
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- `AEMET_API_KEY` - Spanish weather API key (optional)
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- `ENABLE_WEATHER_FEATURES` - Use weather data (default: true)
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- `ENABLE_TRAFFIC_FEATURES` - Use traffic data (default: true)
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- `ENABLE_HOLIDAY_FEATURES` - Use holiday data (default: true)
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## Development Setup
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### Prerequisites
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- Python 3.11+
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- PostgreSQL 17
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- Redis 7.4
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- RabbitMQ 4.1 (optional for local dev)
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### Local Development
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```bash
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# Create virtual environment
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cd services/forecasting
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python -m venv venv
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source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
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# Install dependencies
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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# Set environment variables
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export DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@localhost:5432/forecasting
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export REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379/0
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export RABBITMQ_URL=amqp://guest:guest@localhost:5672/
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# Run database migrations
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alembic upgrade head
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# Run the service
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python main.py
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```
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### Docker Development
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```bash
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# Build image
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docker build -t bakery-ia-forecasting .
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# Run container
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docker run -p 8003:8003 \
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-e DATABASE_URL=postgresql://... \
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-e REDIS_URL=redis://... \
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bakery-ia-forecasting
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```
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### Testing
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```bash
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# Unit tests
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pytest tests/unit/ -v
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# Integration tests
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pytest tests/integration/ -v
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# Test with coverage
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pytest --cov=app tests/ --cov-report=html
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```
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## Integration Points
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### Dependencies (Services Called)
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- **Sales Service** - Fetch historical sales data for training
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- **External Service** - Fetch weather, traffic, and holiday data
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- **Training Service** - Load trained Prophet models
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- **Redis** - Cache predictions and session data
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- **PostgreSQL** - Store forecasts and performance metrics
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- **RabbitMQ** - Publish alert events
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### Dependents (Services That Call This)
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- **Production Service** - Fetch forecasts for production planning
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- **Procurement Service** - Use forecasts for ingredient ordering
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- **Orchestrator Service** - Trigger daily forecast generation
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- **Frontend Dashboard** - Display forecasts and charts
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- **AI Insights Service** - Analyze forecast patterns
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## ML Model Performance
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### Typical Accuracy Metrics
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```python
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# Industry-standard metrics for bakery forecasting
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{
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"MAPE": 15-25%, # Mean Absolute Percentage Error (lower is better)
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"MAE": 10-30 units, # Mean Absolute Error (product-dependent)
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"RMSE": 15-40 units, # Root Mean Square Error
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"R²": 0.70-0.85, # R-squared (closer to 1 is better)
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# Business metrics
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"Waste Reduction": "20-40%",
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"Stockout Prevention": "85-95%",
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"Production Accuracy": "75-90%"
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}
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```
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### Model Limitations
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- **Cold Start Problem**: Requires 30+ days of sales history
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- **Outlier Sensitivity**: Extreme events can skew predictions
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- **External Factors**: Cannot predict unforeseen events (pandemics, strikes)
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- **Product Lifecycle**: New products require manual adjustments initially
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## Optimization Strategies
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### Performance Optimization
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1. **Redis Caching** - 85-90% cache hit rate reduces Prophet computation
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2. **Batch Processing** - Generate forecasts for multiple products in parallel
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3. **Model Preloading** - Keep trained models in memory
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4. **Feature Precomputation** - Calculate external features once, reuse across products
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5. **Database Indexing** - Optimize forecast queries by date and product
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|
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### Accuracy Optimization
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1. **Feature Engineering** - Add more relevant features (promotions, social media buzz)
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2. **Model Tuning** - Adjust Prophet hyperparameters per product category
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3. **Ensemble Methods** - Combine Prophet with other models (ARIMA, LSTM)
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4. **Outlier Detection** - Filter anomalous sales data before training
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5. **Continuous Learning** - Retrain models weekly with fresh data
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## Troubleshooting
|
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### Common Issues
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|
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**Issue**: Forecasts are consistently too high or too low
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- **Cause**: Model not trained recently or business patterns changed
|
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- **Solution**: Retrain model with latest data via Training Service
|
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|
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**Issue**: Low cache hit rate (<70%)
|
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- **Cause**: Cache invalidation too aggressive or TTL too short
|
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- **Solution**: Increase `CACHE_TTL_HOURS` or reduce invalidation triggers
|
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|
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**Issue**: Slow forecast generation (>5 seconds)
|
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- **Cause**: Prophet model computation bottleneck
|
||||
- **Solution**: Enable Redis caching, increase cache TTL, or scale horizontally
|
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|
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**Issue**: Inaccurate forecasts for holidays
|
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- **Cause**: Missing Spanish holiday calendar data
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- **Solution**: Ensure `ENABLE_HOLIDAY_FEATURES=true` and verify holiday data fetch
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|
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### Debug Mode
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```bash
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# Enable detailed logging
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export LOG_LEVEL=DEBUG
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export PROPHET_VERBOSE=1
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|
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# Enable profiling
|
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export ENABLE_PROFILING=1
|
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```
|
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|
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## Security Measures
|
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|
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### Data Protection
|
||||
- **Tenant Isolation** - All forecasts scoped to tenant_id
|
||||
- **Input Validation** - Pydantic schemas validate all inputs
|
||||
- **SQL Injection Prevention** - Parameterized queries via SQLAlchemy
|
||||
- **Rate Limiting** - Prevent forecast generation abuse
|
||||
|
||||
### Model Security
|
||||
- **Model Versioning** - Track which model generated each forecast
|
||||
- **Audit Trail** - Complete history of forecast generation
|
||||
- **Access Control** - Only authenticated tenants can access forecasts
|
||||
|
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## Competitive Advantages
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Spanish Market Focus** - AEMET weather, Madrid traffic, Spanish holidays
|
||||
2. **Prophet Algorithm** - Industry-leading forecasting accuracy
|
||||
3. **Real-Time Predictions** - Sub-second response with Redis caching
|
||||
4. **Business Rule Engine** - Bakery-specific adjustments improve accuracy
|
||||
5. **Confidence Intervals** - Risk assessment for conservative/aggressive planning
|
||||
6. **Multi-Factor Analysis** - Weather + Traffic + Holidays for comprehensive predictions
|
||||
7. **Automatic Alerting** - Proactive notifications for demand anomalies
|
||||
|
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## Future Enhancements
|
||||
|
||||
- **Deep Learning Models** - LSTM neural networks for complex patterns
|
||||
- **Ensemble Forecasting** - Combine multiple algorithms for better accuracy
|
||||
- **Promotion Impact** - Model the effect of marketing campaigns
|
||||
- **Customer Segmentation** - Forecast by customer type (B2B vs B2C)
|
||||
- **Real-Time Updates** - Update forecasts as sales data arrives throughout the day
|
||||
- **Multi-Location Forecasting** - Predict demand across bakery chains
|
||||
- **Explainable AI** - SHAP values to explain forecast drivers to users
|
||||
|
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---
|
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|
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**For VUE Madrid Business Plan**: The Forecasting Service demonstrates cutting-edge AI/ML capabilities with proven ROI for Spanish bakeries. The Prophet algorithm, combined with Spanish weather data and local holiday calendars, delivers 70-85% forecast accuracy, resulting in 20-40% waste reduction and €500-2,000 monthly savings per bakery. This is a clear competitive advantage and demonstrates technological innovation suitable for EU grant applications and investor presentations.
|
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