Croston

The Croston model is used in time series analysis to forecast demand in situations with intermittent data or frequent zeros. It produces a single constant forecast that is repeated across the entire horizon.

Variant

Try classic

Use classic Croston’s method without bias correction.

Try SBA

Apply the Syntetos–Boylan Approximation to correct Croston’s upward bias.

Try TSB

Use the Teunter-Syntetos-Babai model.

At least one variant must be selected.