With each storm, there comes a bevy of forecasts put out by different computer models. These forecasts begin about 10 days out and change as the storm gets closer and closer. This blog tries to extract some learnings from this process of forecasting.
Scientific and system-driven Inventory Projection facilitates a quick decision-making process and enables a prompt analysis of alternative what-if scenarios. The following are the top 7 benefits of system driven inventory projection.
When trying to forecast demand for the future, it is important to understand the variability in the underlying dataset.
There is no doubt that demand segmentation can help you bring clarity to demand planning and the overall supply chain planning process and lead to far superior results in terms of various supply chain metrics. At the core of segmentation is the understanding that one size will not fit all.
Should we combine the positive numbers and the negative numbers as we approach the essential business of forecasting future demand? Let us think this through.
Sometimes statistical prediction is confused with statistical forecasting. Forecasting can be considered a prediction model but not all prediction models can be considered forecast models.
Use this comprehensive guide to get started with your product-customer demand segmentation analysis process.
Stop using traditional forecast accuracy metrics to measure forecast for sporadic demand patterns. Use this method instead.
Gartner estimates that by 2020, 60% of revenue in supply chain dependent industries will be driven by digital business.
Who should take ownership of the demand management process within the organization? Is it Sales and Marketing?
