DemandCaster
3 Reviews 5/5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Production and capacity planning software with multi-echelon inventory optimization.
Product Overview
DemandCaster is a production and capacity planning software with multi-echelon inventory optimization. Key features include what-if scenario planning, capacity planning, and inventory forecasting. DemandCaster also supports container/attribute-based ordering and offers customizable reporting and analytics.Pros
- Advanced demand planning
- Integrated S&OP processes
- Customizable reporting and analytics
Cons
- Steep learning curve
- Limited integration with certain ERP systems
- May be cost-prohibitive for smaller companies
Target Market
Medium to large-sized businesses, particularly those in manufacturing and distribution sectors.Key Features
- ERP Integration: Supports bi-directional integration with existing ERP systems; this helps ensure plans are based on current information. Data is pulled from the ERP to update planning operations.
- What-if Scenario Planning: Generates scenarios to illustrate the impact of fluctuating demand, supply, and other variables.
- Inventory Optimization: Helps avoid overstocking by ensuring inventory levels can adequately meet forecasted demand; minimizes stockouts with inventory requirement prediction tools.
- Sales & Operations Planning: Syncs market conditions with sales and operations plans.
- Capacity Planning: Improves resource allocation by planning production capacity around demand forecasts.
- Distribution Requirements Planning: Ensures inventory availability across different locations by managing product distribution.
DemandCaster is an independent business unit of Plex Systems, Inc.
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Ethan Nyholm
Overall
★★★★★
DemandCaster Review
February 25th, 2020
• Roles: Purchaser & End User
DemandCaster has enabled us to move away from ‘gut-feel’ decision making. Now our decisions are insight-driven and based on what we see in the data.
Janet Poeschl
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★★★★★
DemandCaster Review
February 25th, 2020
• Roles: Purchaser & End User
With DemandCaster, it’s like I can see the future. I can better anticipate what’s coming next and as a result, take preemptive action.
Steve Kase
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★★★★★
DemandCaster Review
February 25th, 2020
• Roles: Purchaser & End User
With DemandCaster, our profit margin went from 2 to over 10 percent, our on-time performance to 99 percent, and our lead time from five to six weeks down to two to three weeks.
