- | # Possible Values Linear The trend influence is linear. If the Forecast Method field is Exponential Smoothing, LN also uses the Additive term in the forecast calculation. The trend can be characterized by the following formula:
      FD(t+1) = FD(t) + TF
  Where:
  FD(t) | Demand forecast in period t
  TF | Trend factor
- Example Each month the demand is 20 units higher than the preceding month. Progressive The trend influence is progressive: there is a relative and progressive trend component. If the Forecast Method field is Exponential Smoothing, LN also uses the Multiplicative term in the forecast calculation. The trend can be characterized by the following formula:
      FD(t+1) = FD(t) x TF
  Where:
  FD(t) | Demand forecast in period t
  TF | Trend factor
Example Each month the demand is 1.2% higher than the preceding month. Not Applicable There is no trend influence. |