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Forecasting

Forecasting helps businesses to anticipate future demands, sales volumes, and production requirements. It provides actionable insights for forward-looking planning and robust supply chain processes.

Forecasting integrated into the CSB-System

Forecasting is an integral part of Production and Sales Planning in the CSB-System. The forecasts are based on historical data, current orders, and other factors, and they are immediately available in downstream planning processes. 

Supporting production and procurement planning

Forecasts are included in production, procurement, and resource planning. This allows you to anticipate capacities, material requirements, and inventory levels, so you can spot bottlenecks early. 

Managing flexibility when demand is volatile

By supplying regularly updated forecasts, the CSB-System  enables you to navigate volatile demand. Your planning scenarios remain transparent, even when there are last-minute changes.

Foundation for robust supply chain processes

The integrated forecasting functionality helps you to build a robust supply chain. It improves the coordination between Sales, Production, Inventory, and Procurement, while supporting efficient and demand-driven planning. 

Key advantages

  • Predictive planning based on integrated forecasts
  • Improved coordination between Sales, Production, and Procurement
  • Early identification of bottlenecks and overstock
  • Enhanced planning reliability in the face of fluctuating demand

Frequently asked questions

Early identification of future demands, sales quantities, and production requirements. 

Historical data, current orders, and other factors within the integrated planning. 

Forecasts are considered in material and resource planning to identify bottlenecks as early as possible. 

With regular updates and transparent scenarios. 

Enhanced planning reliability and stability of supply chain processes

Do you have any questions?

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