Demand Planning
The Demand Planning module of COSMO Analytics (BC on Fabric).
Too much, too little, too late? The Demand Planning module turns Dynamics 365 Business Central demand, supply and inventory data into a forward-looking planning cockpit. It determines the future availability balance from recorded demand and supply, compares it against the planning run, flags items projected to drop below reorder point or safety stock, classifies items by significance (ABC) and demand stability (XYZ), and proposes optimized replenishment parameters on Stockkeeping-Unit level - which can be adjusted directly in BC via a deeplink from the app.
Key capabilities
- Expected future availability balance from recorded demand and supply
- Early warning when stock is projected to fall below reorder point or safety stock
- SKU master-data review of replenishment parameters with direct BC deeplinks
- ABC/XYZ classification by demand significance and stability
- Statistical safety-stock and reorder-point optimization from demand and lead-time patterns
- On-hand stock, valuation, movement and reach/turnover analytics (shared with Inventory)
Who is it for
| Persona | Focus |
|---|---|
| Demand Planner | Anticipate shortages and overstocks and keep replenishment parameters fit for current demand. |
| Supply Chain Manager | Balance service level against tied-up capital across items and locations. |
| Purchasing Manager | Secure timely supply and validate lead times and replenishment settings with suppliers. |
| Inventory / Operations Manager | Keep stock healthy - avoid slow movers and stockouts while validating movements. |
| Controller / CFO | Optimize working capital tied up in inventory without risking service levels. |
Navigate the module
- Key business questions: What can I analyze?
- Semantic model: Overview · Facts · Dimensions · KPIs
- Standard reports: Overview · Overview · By Location · By Item · Item Analysis · Demand Outlook · Master Data · Item Classification (ABC/XYZ) · Replenishment Optimization
At a glance, the demand planning semantic model ships 348 measures, 33 dimensions and 3 fact table(s).
Tip
Have an ad-hoc demand planning question? Build your own report on the shipped semantic model in Power BI in just a few clicks - the measures, dimensions and time intelligence are ready to use.