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The proposed system, named the \u201cMulti-modal yield eSTimation System of in-prOmotion Commercial Key-ProductS\u201d (MySTOCKS) platform, is a sophisticated multi-modal yield estimation system designed to optimize inventory forecasting for the agrifood and large-scale retail sectors, particularly during promotional periods. MySTOCKS addresses the complexities of inventory management in settings where Out-of-Stock (OOS) and Surplus-of-Stock (SOS) situations frequently arise, offering predictive insights into final stock levels across defined forecasting intervals to support sustainable resource management. Unlike traditional approaches, MySTOCKS leverages an advanced deep learning framework that incorporates transformer models with self-attention mechanisms and domain adaptation capabilities, enabling accurate temporal and spatial modeling tailored to the dynamic requirements of the agrifood supply chain. The system includes two distinct forecasting modules: TR1, designed for standard stock-level estimation, and TR2, which focuses on elevated demand periods during promotions. Additionally, MySTOCKS integrates Elastic Weight Consolidation (EWC) to mitigate the effects of catastrophic forgetting, thus enhancing predictive accuracy amidst changing data patterns. Preliminary results indicate high system performance, with test accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity rates approximating 93.8%. 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