Key Capabilities to Balance Service with Distribution Costs
Capacity constraints
Generate the ideal finite capacity plan considering the various costs and capacities of distribution centers and carriers.
Warehouse rebalancing
Your enterprise can evaluate balancing opportunities and review suggested inter-warehouse transfers where excess stock positions are able to alleviate shortage positions.
Replenishment methodology
Utilize various replenishment models to determine distribution requirements, including reorder-point quantity, days of supply, forecast driven and others.
Prescriptive logic
Take advantage of logic to partially expedite future requirements to maximize the utilization of a truck, shipping container or other transport option.
S&OP support
Automatically makes supply plans and simulated scenarios available to S&OP/IBP processes for tactical planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some common challenges associated with distribution planning?
Erratic customer behavior and shifting priorities often lead to fluctuating customer demand, which can cause organizations to incur excessive expediting costs and face challenges in developing accurate distribution plans. Additionally, failing to anticipate seasonal inventory needs or emerging trends can strain distribution and logistics operations, especially during periods of demand spikes. Compounding these issues, rising customer expectations mean that organizations are under increasing pressure to ensure stock availability and meet on-time delivery commitments, making effective distribution performance more critical than ever.
How does QAD support scenario planning and "what-if" analysis?
Scenario planning is a key element of QAD Demand Planning, giving you an effective way to perform "what-if" analyses and make informed decisions.