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Model-Option/Material Forecasting

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

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