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SAS® Demand-Driven Forecasting: Reduce inventory levels and stock-outs to improve profits »
SAS Demand-Driven Forecasting combines the power of automation, analytics and workflow to generate the most unbiased and accurate forecast on a large-scale basis. The solution automatically creates a weighted consensus forecast by tracking variation between forecasted and actuals to aid the S&OP process. View the brochure. Read the white paper. View media coverage in Manufacturing Business Technology and CIOZone.com.

  Industry News
F2008: Capturing the past to forecast the future »
Nearly 300 people attended SAS’ third annual forecasting conference to hear from industry and academic experts on demand-driven forecasting and approaches for new product forecasting. Read more about the speakers and the event.

Demystifying Forecasting: Can You Handle
the Truth? »
This archived Webcast will help you learn why accurate and timely forecasts are critical for success and how they affect the entire enterprise.

SAS customer MASCO wins prestigious supply management award »
The Institute for Supply Management awarded home products manufacturer MASCO the R. Gene Richter Award for Leadership and Innovation in Supply Management. MASCO uses SAS Supplier Relationship Management to improve cash flow across 29 business units.
National Association of Manufacturers CEO headlines SAS manufacturing event »
John Engler spoke to executives from more than 20 manufacturers about the state of US manufacturing and the need for legislation that helps it thrive.
Volvo Truck talks about how it uses SAS® in Managing Automation magazine »
Volvo Trucks has increased its extended warranty sales with the help of SAS Warranty Analysis software, and it has been able to act on quality problems more quickly. Read how Volvo uses SAS analytic software to identify emerging trends.
 Best Practices

Kirin brews the right mix of products with SAS® »
The brewing and distribution company uses SAS Supply Chain Intelligence to get the right mix of 700 products to its customers.

Alcon optimizes inventory levels with SAS® »
The ophthalmological pharmaceutical firm saves $6 million using SAS Forecasting.
Poland’s ZAP chemical and fertilizer manufacturer profits with SAS® »
SAS Enterprise BI Server and SAS Activity-Based Management help ZAP make rapid-fire supplier, production and pricing decisions.
  Multimedia


Finding Flaws in Forecasting to Decrease Errors »

Worst Practices in Forecasting Series »
Learn about common business practices that worsen your forecasts.


 Events

Sensing and Shaping Demand
with Demand-Driven
Forecasting »
Online
July 15

Premier Business Leadership Series »
Sept. 11, 2008
Mumbai, India

M2008 »
Oct. 27-28
Las Vegas
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