Quick Summary: This article introduces Netstock Demand Planning, the demand planning pillars, and the next steps needed to use and benefit from this module.
Introduction to Netstock Demand Planning
Netstock Demand Planning is a world-class demand planning solution targeted to SMBs deployed on Netstock’s modern, scalable, and secure Predictive Planning Platform.
With Demand Planning, users are empowered through having control of each step in the demand planning process, allowing adjustments to demand in an easy way most beneficial to the business. The increased control allows users to manage exceptions in greater detail by managing sales history and demand at a deeper level.
The Demand Planning Pillars
The demand planning pillars are the core steps to follow to complete the demand planning journey:
Cleanse: Clean historical data for optimal results
Forecast: Create the statistical forecast
Refine: Augment the statistical forecast with relevant market data
Finalize: Finalize the forecast to be used
View: Finance views of calendar years with history and/or forecast
The article in the series will take you through each step, culminating in the Final Forecast.
How-to Articles
The articles for each step of Demand Planning can be found here: