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Demand Forecasting Analytical Methods: Fit Vs. Predict
How to determine when to use a best-fit analysis and when to use prediction techniques for demand forecasting analysis.
Why is Demand Forecasting important for effective Supply Chain Management?
Demand forecasting forms an essential component of the supply chain process. It’s the driver for almost all supply chain related decisions. While demand forecasting is undeniably important, it’s also one of the most difficult aspects of supply chain planning.
Using Demand Planning Statistical Models to Enhance Your Sales Forecasts
How to use demand planning statistical models to enhance the value of your sales input during the forecasting process.
Creating Detailed Customer Order Allocation Data for Yearly Volume Contracts
A guide on how to improve material planning using a more detailed volume allocation of customer orders. It is a common business practice to write up yearly contracts for the volume. Very often, this is done to extend volume discounts to the customer. That is obviously a benefit to the customer. The supplier benefits by knowing how much to budget for in terms of production through the year. They can also count on the revenue coming in.
Outgrowing Excel? Here’s How to Create a Centralized Demand Planning Process
Demand Planning directly affects the business financial plan, pricing, capex decisions, customer segmentation and resource allocation. Considering the criticality and implication of this process, Demand Planners and Managers need to continually evaluate their current Demand Planning process and ensure that the Demand Plan generated is holistic, relevant and timely.
[Infographic] 8 Traits of a Highly Successful Demand Planner
Here's a quick visual aid on some of the key attributes of a successful demand planner.
Everything You Need to Know About Demand Forecasting
What is Demand Forecasting? Demand Forecasting is the process in which the historical sales data is used to develop an estimate of expected forecast of customer demand.
A Six-Step Process for Demystifying Your Safety Stock Process
Do others challenge your safety stock selections? Are you in need of a safety stock process or policy? Want to take the drama out of your safety stocks? Use this collaborative six-step process to demystify your safety stock process and a create buy-in.
The Effect of Customer Order Lead Time on Safety Stock Calculation
What's the effect of customer order lead time in inventory management and safety stock calculations?
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