<![CDATA[Rapid technological developments increase demand for electronic devices, especially laptops. Fluctuations in monthly sales are a challenge for companies in determining the optimal amount of inventory. The inability to predict market demand can disrupt inventory management and customer satisfaction. Therefore, accurate sales forecasting is essential for planning marketing and procurement strategies. This study compares two sales forecasting methods, namely Double Exponential Smoothing (DES) and Weighted Moving Average (WMA), to analyze the accuracy of each method. The results showed that the DES method has a better level of accuracy with an average MAPE value of 16.72%, compared to WMA which reached 21.22%. This study provides practical insights for companies in choosing the right forecasting method, in order to improve inventory management, product procurement strategies, and customer satisfaction]]>
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