How SAS® Delivers Supply Chain Optimization
SAS provides precise forecasting, demand sensing and demand shaping capabilities based on up-to-date, accurate data. The result? Inventory that’s balanced with demand in near-real time and supply plans aligned with demand forecasts.
Demand-driven planning
- Generate accurate forecasts at every level. Even for individual SKUs.
- Use time-series forecasting to build models that reflect your business realities, taking into account intermittent demand, new product launches, pricing, promotions – even weather.
- Use sophisticated optimization algorithms to compare and adjust forecasts so you can choose the best strategy.
Multiechelon inventory optimization
- Manage production and logistics to match fluctuating customer needs and changing marketplace dynamics.
- Calculate optimal inventory policies using multiechelon optimization with state-of-the-art simulation.
- Use predictive modeling and what-if analysis to determine how different variables will affect the supply/demand balance.
Demand sensing & shaping
- Sense demand signals that indicate marketplace changes faster.
- Translate demand signals – like seasonality, price, promotions, events and merchandising – into a more effective, market-driven response.
- Take a visual approach to analyzing demand data to unearth patterns and insights regarding sales, shipments, pricing, promotions and operational, category or regional performance.
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