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Model-option/material forecasting involves the forecasting of vehicle options to ensure material plan accuracy for supporting assembly. This process is typically distinct from sales volume and option forecasting.
Model-option/material forecasting can enable the creation of an integrated business process workflow based on sales volume and option forecasting, as well as model-option forecasting. Further, it is designed to allow the forecasting to be performed by different organizations.
Key capabilities of the i2 solution for model-option/material forecasting can include:
- Support for an N-dimensional infrastructure for analysis
- Ability to establish relationships between options and vehicle at multiple
levels
- Support for different model-option forecasts at each intersection of product
(segment, model, series/trim, engine), geography (region, district, zone,
dealer)
- Support for multiple forecasting techniques with best pick
Benefits of the i2 solution for model-option/material forecasting can include:
- Increased material forecast accuracy
- Increased schedule stability
- Improved assembly schedule attainment through...
- Reduced material costs
Enabling Product:
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