Copyright 2009 Demand Planning Consultancy b.v.
Demand Planning Consultancy b.v.
Specialists in Forecasting and Planning
for Apparel, Sportswear and Footwear industry
for Apparel, Sportswear and Footwear industry
Demand Planning
Because of lead-times, capacity constraints and delivery requirements,
many fashion companies need to take purchase decisions while the demand is not completely clear.
In such a situation it is important to use a forecast model that provides the optimal result.
A sub-optimal model, for example one that is not adjusted to the company's changed distribution or
customer base, leads to lower accuracy. Accuracy of the demand forecasting and S&OP process has a
strong impact on the profitability of Apparel and Footwear companies as it directly impacts stock levels
and service levels.
As a result of today's challenges your company might be depending more on a forecast or a plan than ever before. Is the forecast good enough? What is the cost of your current error? Can you improve? Demand Planning Consultancy is experienced in various crucial sales operations and planning processes in the apparel, footwear and sportswear industry throughout Europe. Our extensive industry knowledge enables us to get the answers on above questions by benchmarking the planning performance and the process. If needed, we will redefine the process, including KPI's and tools that fits your organization.
Because of changing business environments, we often experience that the demand forecasting and S&OP process is not adapted to the current state of operations. For example, the customer base has evolved from a fairly distributed set of independents and a few key accounts into a complex mix of customers with chain stores, controlled space, own retail, distributors, etc. The existing planning and forecast processes and tools are not developed accordingly. Demand Planning Consultancy will help your company with the redesign of these processes and bring them to the next level, supported by the right tools and skilled users.
As a result of today's challenges your company might be depending more on a forecast or a plan than ever before. Is the forecast good enough? What is the cost of your current error? Can you improve? Demand Planning Consultancy is experienced in various crucial sales operations and planning processes in the apparel, footwear and sportswear industry throughout Europe. Our extensive industry knowledge enables us to get the answers on above questions by benchmarking the planning performance and the process. If needed, we will redefine the process, including KPI's and tools that fits your organization.
Because of changing business environments, we often experience that the demand forecasting and S&OP process is not adapted to the current state of operations. For example, the customer base has evolved from a fairly distributed set of independents and a few key accounts into a complex mix of customers with chain stores, controlled space, own retail, distributors, etc. The existing planning and forecast processes and tools are not developed accordingly. Demand Planning Consultancy will help your company with the redesign of these processes and bring them to the next level, supported by the right tools and skilled users.