Rethinking Demand Planning [Episode 06] High Forecastability

In Episode 6 of the Rethinking Demand Planning series, we focus on the high forecastability demand flow—those predictable items with a COV under 0.3 that often make up a core part of your product portfolio. Even these stable flows have untapped potential.

Here are 4 key tactics to improve Forecast Value Add (FVA) by 7–9%:

1. Data Cleansing – Keep product transitions and forecast flags clean and current.
2. Engine Selection – Use segmentation, backtesting, and ensemble methods to find the best fit.
3. Parameter Settings – Optimize historical inputs and disaggregation levels for sharper plans.
4. Override Reduction – Cut bias and planner overload with exception-based reviews.
   Unlock better performance from your best items with advanced analytics and precision planning.

Up Next: Medium Forecastability – Planning in the Middle Ground

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