Analytical Factor delivers Advanced Forecast Diagnostics, a software as a service solution that greatly extends Oracle Demand Planning solution.
Advanced Forecast Diagnostics enables the following capabilities:
1. Demand Sensing - Monitor, detect, and resolve unmet demand in the short term.
2. Forecast Accuracy - Analyze forecast top offenders and take actions based on it.

Demand Sensing

Always know when demand is not aligned with projections
Improve near-future forecasts by analyzing short-term demand data
Pattern analysis is employed to identify demand trends, provide advanced warning of problems, and remove the latency between the plan and what is really happening in the supply chain
Rapid identification of issues allows more effective and timely resolution

Demand Sensing - Interface

Demand Sensing - Functionality

Highlight and Identify Gaps between real demand and projections
Expected Demand for ongoing period is calculated based on historical patterns using AI algorithm
Planner can quickly react to issues and adjust forecast where needed
- Match Demand - Applies Expected Demand algorithm recommendations
- Redistribute Forecast - Maintains period forecast, spread inline with known demand
- Manual Override - Modify forecast directly based on planner insights

Forecast Accuracy

Forecast accuracy is a primary driver in business profitability and success
It is critical to calculate and view accuracy metrics at the right levels for the business
It is essential for planners to focus their attention where poor forecast is most impactful
Management of accuracy by exception drives an efficient and agile planning process

Forecast Accuracy - Interface

Forecast Accuracy – Capabilities

Immediately determine the most problematic forecast combinations
Focus planner activity to provide the highest benefit
Simulate how improving top offenders will impact accuracy for the entire enterprise