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The company faced issues with inaccurate demand forecasting, leading to excess inventory and stockouts. They needed a more precise and efficient method for forecasting demand.
Predactica’s AI platform utilised advanced machine learning algorithms to provide precise demand forecasting by analysing historical sales data, external factors, and considering product pricing, promotions, and marketing campaigns.
Demand forecasting is the process of estimating future demand for a company’s products or services. Accurate demand forecasting helps businesses make better decisions about inventory management, production planning, and resource allocation. A leading medium-sized manufacturing company had been struggling with demand forecasting for some time. Their traditional forecasting methods were failing to provide accurate predictions, leading to excess inventory and stockouts. The company turned to Predactica’s AI platform for help.
The manufacturing company based in US specialises in producing industrial machinery and equipment used in various industries. Their products are used in manufacturing, construction, mining, and other applications. The company has been in operation for over 20 years and has a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
The company’s existing demand forecasting process relied on historical sales data, industry trends, and the intuition of sales and marketing teams. However, this method failed to provide accurate predictions, leading to stockouts and excess inventory. The company needed a more accurate and efficient way to forecast demand.
Predactica’s AI platform was chosen to help with demand forecasting. The platform uses machine learning algorithms to analyze historical sales data and external factors that influence demand, such as weather, economic conditions, and seasonality. The platform used advanced ML/AL based forecasting methods and also considers factors such as product pricing, promotions, and marketing campaigns. Combining external data with in house production planning and historical demand and supply data Predactica’s models were able to create highly accurate predictive models that were validated with test data and deployed in production.
After implementing Predactica’s AI platform, the manufacturing company saw significant improvements in demand forecasting accuracy. The company was able to reduce excess inventory by 15%, resulting in cost savings. They also saw a 20% reduction in stockouts, which helped improve customer satisfaction and retention.
The platform provided real-time insights, enabling the company to adjust inventory levels and production schedules as needed. The sales and marketing teams were able to use the insights to plan promotions and campaigns more effectively.
The implementation of Predactica’s AI platform helped the manufacturing company overcome their demand forecasting challenges. The platform’s ability to analyze large amounts of data and provide real-time insights enabled the company to make better decisions about inventory management, production planning, and resource allocation. As a result, the company was able to reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and increase revenue.
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