Demand planning is the strategic process of predicting future customer demand based on historical sales data, market trends, seasonality, and other influencing factors. It helps businesses align inventory levels, production schedules, and supply chain operations to meet customer needs without overstocking or stockouts.
A consumer electronics company analyzes historical sales patterns, upcoming product launches, and market trends to forecast demand for new smartphones six months in advance, ensuring production and supply chain readiness for peak seasons like Black Friday and the holidays.
MET CO is a logistics provider built for speed, precision, and growth. We specialize in cross-docking, short-term warehousing, and wholesale distribution, with a strong track record in the grocery and automotive sectors.
As our clients scale, so do we—expanding into eCommerce fulfillment, value-added services, and just-in-time delivery. Our operations are designed to handle both bulk and high-frequency inventory with minimal friction and full visibility.
Whether you need rapid turnarounds, zone-based storage, or reliable outbound execution, MET CO acts as an extension of your supply chain—lean, fast, and aligned to your goals.
Forecasting is a component of demand planning that focuses on predicting future sales, while demand planning also includes inventory management, supply planning, and aligning operations with predicted demand.
Retail, manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, and healthcare industries depend heavily on demand planning to balance supply with unpredictable customer needs.
ERP systems, advanced analytics platforms, machine learning forecasting tools, and supply chain management software are commonly used to enhance demand planning accuracy.
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