Rethinking Demand Planning [Episode 02] Making a good plan

A good plan starts with understanding and mapping your demand flows—but what exactly is a demand flow?

In this episode, we explore demand as a river with multiple currents, each flowing at different speeds based on forecastability and volatility. Treating all demand flows as a monolith leads to reactive planning and loss of control. We illustrate this with the impact of the 2020 pandemic on the food and beverage distribution industry.

With o9’s AI-powered platform, businesses can identify, forecast, and optimize demand flows for smarter planning.

Learn why history can be a bad predictor of demand
See how demand flow mapping improves supply chain resilience
Discover how o9 helps businesses make better plans

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