Demand Planning

So goes the motto of successful entrepreneurs who seize opportunities for growth. However, vision and gut instinct are rarely sufficient when tapping into new markets or setting new standards with revolutionary products. Reliable forecasts based on powerful mathematical algorithms provide the much needed "hard facts."

add*ONE successfully synchronizes all planning processes where conventional ERP systems would have to reach beyond their means. With add*ONE, you can quickly react to unforeseen market developments and always maintain control. add*ONE aides companies in strengthening their planning security and quality, as well as their cross-company planning visibility - an essential prerequisite for lasting success.

The procurement and purchasing teams are responsible for ordering and maintaining the appropriate quantity of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products. A smooth production process ensures that customer orders can be fulfilled. The trick is to order the right number of item pieces in good time, as a high level of stock ties up both capital and storage space. An insufficient inventory level, on the other hand, leads to production delays and consequently delivery bottlenecks, thus jeopardizing item availability.

add*ONE Demand Planner calculates reliable demand forecasts, enabling a glimpse into the future. This provides the procurement team with sufficient information to assess the demand situation as well as the time needed for replenishment.

Long-term planning is an essential factor for an efficient production process. Capacity planning cannot begin until the production quantity is established. Sometimes it can take several weeks before the appropriate production quantity is known. Short-term highly prioritized orders can disturb the balance of existing plans on a regular basis and can require a great deal of additional effort. If a company wants to maintain its reaction capability in such cases, it needs an intelligent software system.

add*ONE Demand Planner provides the production department with valuable information regarding capacity planning using clear forecast overviews. All market-relevant information from the management board and company divisions is consolidated into one valid plan by add*ONE.

The many years of experience obtained by the marketing and sales teams are of great importance to the demand planning process. In many cases, gut instinct can dictate the right moves to make when it comes to planning the future demand of a product. When considering larger investments and wide product ranges, however, a scientifically grounded forecast report provides much needed security. This is how add*ONE Demand Planner works.

The intelligent add-on system supports your strategic decision making, providing you with planning figures based on historical data and past experiences. This data is then further refined by means of your market knowledge and input, and thus produces a realistic glimpse into the future.