Better forecast accuracy
Machine learning typically outperforms spreadsheet averages, especially for seasonal and promoted items.
Forecast demand you can plan on.
Planforce Demand Planning uses machine learning to forecast every product, customer and location, then gives your team the tools to segment, adjust for promotions and sign off a single number.
Demand Forecasting
Accurate forecasts without a data science team.
Planforce picks and tunes the right model for every item automatically, using your sales history, seasonality, trends and events. Planners see the forecast, its expected range and what is driving it.
- Machine learning models selected per item
- Weekly or monthly buckets, by SKU and location
- Forecast range shows the uncertainty
- Accuracy and bias tracked automatically
PlanforceForecastingSegmentationPromotionsApprovals
Demand forecastAll regions · Weekly
Accuracy91.4%
Bias+1.2%
Next 12 wks7,515
ActualML forecast80% range
| SKU | Description | Next 4 wks | Accuracy | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40217 | Oat drink 1L | 2,430 | 93% | Trend + season |
| 40388 | Granola 500g | 1,180 | 89% | Promotion |
| 41102 | Almond butter | 640 | 86% | New listing |
Demand Segmentation
Treat every product the way it deserves.
Group your range by value and demand variability so your team spends time on the products that matter, while stable lines run on autopilot.
- ABC by value and XYZ by variability
- Different forecast methods by segment
- Segment-based service levels feed inventory
- Automatic reclassification as demand changes
PlanforceForecastingSegmentationPromotionsApprovals
Demand segmentationValue × variability
SKUs3,207
Segments9
Reclassified64
| Segment | Forecast method | Review | Service level |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX | ML, weekly | Weekly | 98% |
| BY | ML + seasonality | Fortnightly | 95% |
| CZ | Intermittent model | Monthly | 90% |
Promotions Planning
Plan promotions, not surprises.
Model the uplift of promotions on top of the baseline forecast, learn from past events, and share the expected volume with supply before the deal goes live.
- Baseline and uplift shown separately
- Uplift learned from past promotions
- Promotion calendar by customer and channel
- Volumes flow straight into supply plans
PlanforceForecastingSegmentationPromotionsApprovals
Promotions planningQ2 · Grocery
Planned promos14
Avg uplift+38%
Promo share21%
BaselinePromo uplift
| Promotion | Weeks | Mechanic | Uplift | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring deal | W17–W19 | 20% off | +46% | Approved |
| 2 for £5 | W23–W24 | Multibuy | +41% | In review |
| Summer launch | W28 | Display | +18% | Draft |
Workflows and Approvals
One agreed number, signed off on time.
Run your monthly planning cycle in one place. Assign reviews, capture sales input with comments, and route large changes for sign-off.
- Configurable review and approval steps
- Overrides captured with reason and owner
- Thresholds trigger extra sign-off
- Full history of who changed what
PlanforceForecastingSegmentationPromotionsApprovals
Forecast approvalsMonthly S&OP cycle
CycleNov 2026
Due4 Nov
Open tasks6
| Category | Owner | Change vs ML | Comment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages | A. Patel | +4.0% | New listing at retailer | Approved |
| Cereals | M. Jones | −2.5% | Price rise in Dec | Sales input |
| Snacks | L. Chen | 0.0% | — | Pending |
| Spreads | A. Patel | +9.5% | Above threshold | Needs sign-off |
Business benefits
What Demand Planning delivers for your business.
Typical outcomes for small and medium businesses. Results depend on your starting point and data.
Faster planning cycles
Automated forecasts and exception lists replace manual spreadsheet updates.
Aligned teams
Sales, finance and operations work from the same approved forecast.
More of the platform
Works on its own, better together.
Inventory Planning
Project stock levels ahead and set safety stock by segment and service level.
Explore Inventory Planning →Supply Planning
Turn plans into replenishment proposals and supplier orders.
Explore Supply Planning →Pricing
Build price lists, compare competitors and track pricing performance.
Explore Pricing →