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In today’s volatile and competitive market, effective demand planning gives retailers the ability to navigate fluctuating consumer behaviours, supply chain disruptions, and economic shifts with precision and agility.
In our latest pulse report with DHL, we draw on insights from The Retail Hive community, highlighting the challenges, innovations, and future trends shaping demand planning. You’ll explore how businesses are leveraging technology and collaboration to transform demand planning into a competitive advantage. And it might just help you make the case for better demand planning.
Did you know?
- 48% of companies rely on demand planning to adjust inventory levels and promotional activities, but are struggling to integrate this with other business functions
- 53% of businesses say that inconsistent data is the biggest barrier to cross-functional alignment, whilst 29% see siloed communication as the main culprit
- 33% of companies are looking to invest in new demand planning software
By addressing these challenges and with the right investment, you can unlock the full potential of demand planning. But where should you begin?
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Warehouses need a seat at the planning table to manage capacity and flag potential issues early. An ideal solution would be a dedicated tool that combines planning with real-time warehouse data, flags overstock risks, and visualises space utilisation.”
Nigel Parker, EMEA Distribution General Manager, Simplehuman
