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Demand Forecasting Software: Demystifying AI

Logility

Demand forecasting plays a crucial role in business success, as it helps predict customer demand and plan inventory effectively. However, traditional forecasting methods often fall short in accuracy. With the advent of artificial intelligence, demand forecasting has undergone a significant transformation.”

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Baby Formula Deficit: Unfortunate Lessons in Demand Forecasting

Logility

The need for more resilient supply chains and better demand forecasting was becoming more essential. With the rise of companies looking to implement AI into their supply chains, more accurate forecasts are within reach. The ability to segment demand by source of supply would have immediately caught the impact of a plant closure.

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Optimize Operations with Accurate Demand Forecasting

QAD

The bullwhip effect illustrates how minor shifts in consumer demand for a product magnify upstream in the supply chain. The adoption of demand forecasting tools can help overcome the challenges of demand fluctuation in a timely manner. However, ensuring the quality of a forecast is not an easy task.

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Demand Planning: Differentiated Forecast Strategy

Arkieva

Some time ago, I had been trying to help a business improve its statistical forecasting. We tried different parameters and different forecasting algorithms but the statistical forecast for about half of the products could not be improved no matter what we tried. We decided to do a deep dive to understand the reason.

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What are the Differences Between Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting?

ThroughPut

In supply chain management, accurately distinguishing between demand planning and demand forecasting is essential yet challenging. The consequences of conflating demand planning with demand forecasting are significant, impacting inventory management, customer satisfaction, and financial health.

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Demand Forecasting in the new normal

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. Failure to effectively address this challenging question can result in enormous inefficiencies caused by misalignment of demand and supply throughout the supply chain.

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Essential Guide for Demand Forecasting in 2024

ThroughPut

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Accurate forecasts are essential for maintaining inventory balance, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving financial stability. What is Demand Forecasting?