+18%
Higher forecast accuracy
More precise sales forecasts through AI-based forecasting models and automated demand analysis.
AI Forecasting Software for Demand Planning
Understand demand. Plan sales accurately.
With numi, companies create reliable forecasts that improve forecast accuracy, model seasonal demand patterns and connect demand planning directly with operational supply chain processes.
FORECAST COCKPIT
Forecast accuracy and demand signals
Actual sales vs. AI forecast
Prediction interval extends beyond historical demand.
Historical demandAI forecastForecast corridor
Future
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Scenario +12%95% interval
AI forecast updated
XGB model active
Item group C-42: forecast accuracy +11% through improved feature set
Forecast accuracy
91.4%
Regional demand shift
South +18%North -6%
Signal
Seasonality is shifting
Benefits
AI forecasting with measurable results
numi combines AI forecasting, collaborative demand planning and demand insights so teams can operate with a reliable demand picture.
+9%
Higher product availability
Improved demand forecasts reduce stockouts and improve service levels.
-70%
Less manual planning effort
Forecasts, demand insights and planning recommendations are updated automatically.
-20–30%
Reduced inventory value
More accurate forecasts help reduce safety stock and excess inventory.
Actual effects depend on demand volatility, data quality, product portfolio, and planning process maturity.
Forecasting in practice
See how numi creates forecasts, visualizes demand patterns, and supports demand planning teams with one shared planning workflow.
Workflow
From AI forecast to shared demand plan
numi supports the complete forecasting workflow: create AI forecasts, collaborate on demand plans, plan new products, and turn insights into better planning decisions.
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Create AI forecasts
Navigate tomorrow with precision and probabilities
Broad set of forecasting methods
Use 15+ AI-based and traditional forecasting methods to generate reliable demand forecasts.
Best-fit selection
Automate forecasting method selection with numi’s best-fit approach for each item and planning level.
Industry-specific algorithms
Use forecasting algorithms configured around your industry, portfolio, and demand behavior.
External demand drivers
Integrate CRM, IoT, macroeconomic, or other external data sources into demand forecasting.
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Build the demand plan
Different demand teams collaborate on one holistic demand plan
Hierarchical adjustments
Adjust forecasts across planning hierarchies, aggregation levels, and time horizons.
Integrated planning
Bring sales, marketing, finance, and demand planning together in one planning workflow.
Proactive alerts
Stay informed with anomaly alerts and push notifications when demand plans need attention.
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Plan new products (NPIs)
Successfully launch new products with data-driven forecasts
Launch pilot
Plan and forecast product launches based on AI-generated product clusters and market data.
Successor management
Manage product successors and replacement chains through an intuitive planning interface.
Data-driven launch
Use forecasting algorithms to detect demand trajectories and market reactions early.
Cross-functional alignment
Align product management, sales, and supply chain teams around successful product introductions.
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Generate demand insights
Automated review of demand planning
Forecast KPIs
Use predefined or customer-specific forecast performance evaluations.
Outlier detection
Choose between automated or manual outlier detection and correction.
Promotion insights
Create, manage, and monitor individual sales promotions directly in the planning process.
From manual forecasts to collaborative demand planning
Classic spreadsheet planning often separates forecast generation, sales input, and supply chain execution. numi connects these steps in one data-driven workflow.
Forecast creation
TodayManual data preparation
With numiAI-supported forecasts
TodayStatic methods
With numiBest-fit method selection
TodayLittle transparency on accuracy
With numiMeasured forecast accuracy
Demand planning
TodaySeparate sales, marketing, and finance views
With numiShared demand plan
TodayPlanning adjustments in files
With numiHierarchical adjustments
NPI and demand signals
TodayNew products planned from assumptions
With numiComparable products included
TodayOutliers detected late
With numiPromotions and outliers classified earlier
The numi Decision Engine connects forecasts with operational planning
Forecasting becomes operationally useful when demand signals, planning hierarchies, and supply chain decisions are evaluated together.
Sales history
Seasonality
Promotions
Market signals
numi Decision Engine
Forecast updated
Reliable forecasts
Demand plan
NPI forecast
Planning insights
From sales history and seasonality to demand plans, NPIs, and supply chain actions.
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Forecast Accuracy
How forecast KPIs improve demand planning.
Business success through high forecast accuracy
Forecast KPIs show where demand planning creates measurable operational impact.
In the intricate landscape of modern business, the ability to anticipate and strategically plan for the future is not just an advantage; it is a necessity. By understanding and tracking forecast KPIs, organizations unlock insights into future trends, align resources with anticipated demand, and build a path toward financial resilience and growth.
Use cases
Typical use cases for AI forecasting
numi supports teams that need reliable forecasts across channels, complex supply chains, and intermittent demand patterns.
Retail, Wholesale & BrandsForecast demand across channels and product portfolios.Learn moreManufacturing & IndustrialPlan material demand and sales developments with more confidence.Learn moreAftersales & Spare Parts PlanningForecast spare parts demand despite rare and volatile demand patterns.Learn more
Demand planning FAQs
How does numi improve forecast accuracy as AI forecasting software?
numi is an AI-powered forecasting software for demand planning that significantly improves forecast accuracy through automated model selection and continuous optimization.
The platform combines machine learning algorithms with statistical models and automatically selects the best-fit method for each product, location, and planning level.
This results in highly accurate demand forecasts across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons, even in volatile markets.
Why is AI forecasting important for demand planning and supply chain management?
Accurate AI forecasts are the foundation of efficient demand planning and supply chain performance.
High forecast accuracy reduces:
- Stockout risks
- Excess inventory and tied-up working capital
- Planning errors for promotions and product bundles
AI-driven forecasting software detects trends, seasonality, and demand shifts early - enabling proactive, data-driven decisions.
What differentiates numi from traditional forecasting software?
Unlike traditional forecasting tools, numi leverages AI algorithms, probabilistic forecasts, and automated best-fit model selection.
The software continuously learns from new data, automatically detects anomalies, and incorporates external demand drivers.
This creates a modern demand planning software capable of modelling complex demand behavior with high precision.
Does numi support promotion planning and new product introductions (NPI)?
Yes. numi integrates promotion planning and AI-based NPI forecasting directly into the demand planning workflow.
New products are forecasted using product clustering, historical analogues, and machine learning models. Promotion impacts can be simulated to evaluate demand and inventory effects.
This enables realistic multi-channel planning across retail, e-commerce, and B2B.
Can planners manually adjust and collaborate on forecasts?
Yes. Despite automated AI forecasts, planners maintain full control.
Forecasts can be adjusted across hierarchies, product groups, and time horizons. All overrides are transparent and measurable.
numi combines automated forecasting software with collaborative demand planning across sales, marketing, and supply chain teams.
How does numi help reduce safety stock and overall inventory levels?
AI-driven demand forecasts enable risk-based safety stock management.
Probabilistic forecasts with confidence intervals quantify uncertainty, replacing static safety stock rules.
This leads to lower inventory costs, reduced working capital, and stable product availability.
Does numi support multi-channel and hierarchical demand planning?
Yes. numi enables multi-channel forecasting across e-commerce, retail, B2B, and other sales channels.
Forecasts can be generated and analyzed across different planning hierarchies - from product combinations to regions and categories.
This creates a unified and holistic demand view across the entire organization.
How does numi integrate with ERP and supply chain systems?
numi integrates seamlessly with existing ERP systems and supply chain processes.
Forecast outputs directly feed into replenishment, procurement, and inventory optimization workflows. At the same time, ERP master and transaction data continuously enhance forecast quality.
This ensures an end-to-end automated planning process without manual exports.
How does numi ensure security and data protection?
numi is hosted in Germany and fully GDPR compliant.
Encrypted data transmission, role-based access control, and clearly defined interfaces ensure enterprise-grade security.
This makes numi suitable for mission-critical demand planning and supply chain environments.
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