Predicting Demand for MSME Products Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) Based on Historical Sales Data

Authors

  • Les Endahti AMIK-YPAT Purwakarta, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Shihab Faturahman AMIK-YPAT Purwakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47738/ijiis.v8i4.288

Keywords:

Artificial Neural Network, Demand Forecasting, MSME, Sales Data Prediction, Machine Learning, Supply Chain Optimization, Small Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Historical Sales Data, Data-Driven Decision Making

Abstract

Accurate demand forecasting plays a crucial role in supporting inventory and sales strategies, particularly for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that often face resource constraints. This study aims to develop a predictive model using Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) to forecast product demand based on historical sales data. The ANN model is trained and evaluated using a structured experimental approach, adjusting parameters such as the number of hidden layers, learning rate, and epochs to identify the best-performing architecture. Evaluation metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and the coefficient of determination (R²) are used to measure model performance. The results demonstrate that the ANN model is capable of capturing complex nonlinear relationships in multidimensional data and producing accurate demand forecasts. The model particularly performs well in predicting demand trends for products in the Electronics and Household categories. These findings provide valuable insights for MSME stakeholders in optimizing inventory planning and making data-driven business decisions.

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Published

2025-12-24

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Vol. 8 No. 4: December 2025

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