The Bullwhip Effect in supply chains refers to the phenomenon where small fluctuations in consumer demand at the retail level cause progressively larger variations in demand as one moves upstream in the supply chain, from retailers to wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. In the context of retail business, this effect leads to inefficiencies such as excess inventory, stockouts, poor customer service, increased operational costs, and reduced profitability. The distortion occurs because each participant in the supply chain reacts to perceived changes in demand rather than actual consumer demand, often based on limited or delayed information. One of the primary causes of the Bullwhip Effect is demand signal processing, where retailers adjust orders based on short-term demand changes, seasonal trends, or promotional activities. This variation is then amplified as each intermediary adds safety stock or adjusts ordering policies. Order batching also contributes to the effect, as retailers and wholesalers tend to place large, infrequent orders instead of smaller, regular