# You Cannot Eat a Forecast: The Architecture of Real-Time Food Planning

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Podcast: [The Liat Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-liat-show-7088025)
Published: 2026-02-23T13:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://liatportal.substack.com/p/you-cannot-eat-a-forecast-the-architecture
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Current Time. The previous piece I published focused on SKU-level planning and forecasting. It belongs to the professional aspect of my life, so it includes technical terms and explanations used by people who work in operations and the supply chain industry. This topic may seem boring and grey, part of the blue-collar work life, which is miles away from the people writing here or creating podcasts; however, this topic, SKU-level forecasting, is rooted in our lives, no matter what we do, as it focuses on food items we consume in grocery stores, restaurants, catering, and any foodservice we use regularly. The first wave of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century was driven by steam power and mechanization, transforming agriculture and manufacturing and enabling the rise of factories. The second wave in the late 19th century was driven by electricity and mass production, expanding industry into large-scale systems. The technological revolution of the mid-20th century was driven by electronics and computers. We are now in the early phase of an AI-driven technological revolution that began accelerating around 2022, marking a structural shift within the broader digital age. We were all born into an era in which groceries are available on shelves year-round, so we take this reality for granted. However, most people are unaware of the daily operational decisions required to prevent empty shelves or out-of-stock items. In this episode, the hosts walk you through the problem and explain the architectural aspects in simple terms that anyone can understand. You don’t need a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics to understand the structural problem with SKU-level forecasting today. Moreover, you don’t need 20 years of experience to understand that t…

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