Introduction to Long-Term Demand & Supply Planning
Welcome to Fabrikatör's Long-Term Demand & Supply Planning feature! This powerful tool helps you anticipate future inventory needs and automate purchase order creation based on historical data, seasonality, and your business insights.
Key Benefits
Seasonal Intelligence: Automatically factor seasonality and trends into your planning
Customizable Forecasts: Edit and adjust demand predictions based on your business knowledge
Automated Supply Chain: Convert demand plans into actionable purchase orders with a single click
Extended Planning Horizon: Plan inventory needs 3-12 months in advance
Reduce Stockouts & Overstock: Balance inventory levels efficiently with accurate forecasting
How It Works
Long-Term Demand & Supply Planning helps you optimize your inventory in three simple steps:
Generate Data-Driven Demand Forecasts: The system analyzes your historical sales data to predict future demand, including seasonal patterns
Review & Customize: Edit the forecasts based on your expertise and upcoming business events
Create Supply Plan: Transform your demand plan into recommended purchase orders, optimized for your lead times and supplier constraints
Why Long-Term Planning Matters
Without proper demand planning, businesses often face:
Excess inventory tying up capital
Stockouts leading to lost sales
Rushed orders with higher shipping costs
Difficulty scaling operations efficiently
Fabrikatör's Long-Term Demand & Supply Planning solves these challenges by providing visibility into future inventory needs and automating the replenishment process.
Video Overview
Watch this brief introduction to learn how Long-Term Demand & Supply Planning works and why it's essential for your business growth:
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