Demand

Software for Demand Planning with precise AI Forecasts

Unlock numi's Demand Planning App to elevate product availability and transform inventory management, gaining a competitive edge in today's volatile markets.

Screenshot of the numi forecasting dashboard showing metrics for forecast value, forecast quantity, forecast accuracy, and open alerts, along with an 'Actual vs. Forecast' bar chart and a tabular forecast summary by product group.

Increase Forecast Accuracy

Enhance accuracy with numi's advanced forecast method selection—blending traditional and AI methods.

Higher Forecast Accuracy

Knowing what will happen in the future avoids out-of-stock situations and puts the focus on critical materials.

Increased Efficiency

Avoid manual data preparation and offline Excel files with daily updated forecast data.

Reduce Inventories

The integration of forecasts into our inventory optimization raises a significant inventory savings potential.

Forecast Engine

Navigate Tomorrow with Precision

Diverse Forecast Methods:

Access 15+ AI and traditional forecast methods.

Best-Fit Selection:

Automated selection of best-fit methods.

Customized Algorithms:

Get tailored algorithms to enhance accuracy.

External Demand Driver:

Integrate CRM, IoT, macroeconomics or other external data sources.

Screenshot of the numi forecast performance view showing a bar chart of forecast accuracy for different product behaviors and a detailed overview of configured forecasting models, including best-fit methods, AI models, and group-specific model settings.

Demand Plan Collaboration

Develop a holistic plan with your demand teams

Hierarchical Adjustments:

Flexibly adjust your demand plan on various planning levels and time buckets.

Integrated Planning:

Unify volume, marketing and finance plans effortlessly at one single place.

Proactive Alerts:

Stay informed with our proactive anomaly alerts and push notifications.

Screenshot of the numi demand planning view showing a detailed planning table for items, forecasts, and orders, along with a time-based chart visualizing demand versus forecast by planning hierarchy.

Plan New Products (NPIs)

Successfully launch new products with data-driven forecasts

Launch Pilot:

Plan and forecast new product introductions based on AI-generated product clusters and market data.

Successor Management:

Manage product successors and replacement chains through an intuitive user interface.

Data-Driven Launch:

Use AI-powered algorithms to identify demand patterns and market reactions early on.

Cross-Team Alignment:

Align product management, sales, and supply chain teams for a successful launch.

Screenshot of the numi lifecycle management view for new products (NPI Launch Pilot) showing settings for location, item, planning hierarchy, start month, cluster selection, and a chart displaying historical demand, baseline forecast, seasonal effects, and final forecast across the early months of the product launch.

Demand Plan Insights

Monitor your Demand Planning

Forecast KPIs:

Use predefined or customer specific forecast KPIs to evaluate your planning performance.

Outlier Detection:

Select from an automated anomaly and outlier detection or override them manually.

Promotion Insights:

Monitor your promotion efficiency.

Screenshot of the numi forecast recommendations view showing a table with forecast recommendations per item, including demand, forecast values, accuracy, and status. Below, forecast parameters and a chart visualizing orders, statistical forecasts, promotion effects, overrides, and the final forecast are displayed.

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Business success through Forecast Accuracy

Find out how numi's Demand Planning software can improve your forecast KPIs

In the intricate landscape of modern business, the ability to anticipate and strategically plan for the future is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. Forecast Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) stand at the heart of this endeavor, serving as the compass by which companies navigate the uncertain waters of market demand, supply chain complexities, and evolving consumer behaviors.

By understanding and effectively tracking forecast KPIs, organizations can unlock insights into future trends, better align their resources with anticipated demand, and ultimately, forge a path toward financial resilience and growth.

Demand planning FAQs

How does numi improve forecast quality?

numi combines AI and statistical methods, evaluates model performance continuously, and applies best-fit logic per item and planning level.

Can we plan promotions and new product launches?

Yes. Demand planning workflows support promotions, new product introductions, and successor scenarios so teams can create more realistic plans.

Can planners adjust forecasts manually?

Yes. Teams can review, override, and collaborate on forecasts across hierarchies and time buckets while keeping transparency on changes.

How are anomalies and demand shifts detected?

numi monitors forecast and demand behavior continuously and highlights outliers and deviations through alerts and dedicated insights views.

Does demand planning link to inventory and replenishment?

Yes. Forecast outputs can be connected directly to downstream inventory optimization and replenishment decisions.

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