What is 'adjusted customer forecast' in SAP SCM-APO-FCS - Demand Planning?

adjusted customer forecast - Overview

• Component: SCM-APO-FCS

• Component Name: Demand Planning

• Description: A forecast generated by the vendor by analyzing and possibly altering the consumption forecast provided by the customer. It serves as a basis for downstream planning.

adjusted customer forecast - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Adjusted customer forecast is a term used in SAP's Supply Chain Management-Advanced Planner and Optimizer-Forecasting and Demand Planning (SCM-APO-FCS) component. It is a forecast that takes into account customer demand, sales history, and other factors to provide an accurate prediction of future customer demand. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The adjusted customer forecast can be used to help businesses plan for future demand and adjust their supply chain accordingly. It can also be used to identify trends in customer demand and adjust production accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the adjusted customer forecast, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as seasonality, promotional activities, and other external factors that may affect customer demand. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the forecast to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The adjusted customer forecast is closely related to the statistical forecasting process, which uses historical data to predict future demand. Additionally, the adjusted customer forecast can be used in conjunction with other forecasting methods such as qualitative forecasting or time series analysis.