Statistical time series forecasting (Holt-winters algorithm) to produce baseline
Consensus forecast overrides to baseline based on market intelligence Multi-level forecasting using multiple data streams (Sales order demand, POS, Shipments) Rule-based forecast tuning (Gross tuning through parameterization) Summing and Forcing within a 5 level pyramid hierarchy to support top-down or bottom-up forecasting methodology. Current weekly processing supports middle-out with SKU/Org as the level of engagement Exception based management of demand history and forecast
Inventory Planning
Rule-based inventory planning through parameterization
Safety Stock calculation tied to forecast and forecast error Service Level, Forecast over lead time (or x days) supported Order quantity calculation relative to forecast, and cost to carry EOQ, order frequency, re-order point methodologies supported
Replenishment planning
DRP planning using inputs from DP, IP, PO, and SO
Sales orders consume forecast Networked org planning support (Hub and spoke topology) Make part demands are exploded to dependant demand against the constituents Auto PO creation via custom interface