The Bullwhip Effect is a phenomenon observed in supply chains where small fluctuations in consumer demand at the retail level lead to progressively larger fluctuations in orders and inventory as one moves upstream toward wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. In retail businesses, this effect can result in excessive inventory, stockouts, increased operational costs, and inefficiencies in overall supply chain management. Even minor misinterpretations of demand can magnify as each stage in the supply chain reacts by adjusting its orders, leading to distorted signals and suboptimal decisions. In retail, the Bullwhip Effect often occurs due to delays in information flow, order batching, price fluctuations, and overreaction to demand variability. For example, if a particular product experiences a slight increase in demand at a store, the retailer may order more than needed from the distributor to prevent stockouts. The distributor, interpreting this as a growing trend, may further increase orders from the manufacturer. This cascading effect can lead to overproduction, increased holding costs, and eventually large amounts of unsold inventory, which directly