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Purchasing

How much and when to order from each supplier, with the order ready to send.

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SimulationWeek 1Today+8 weeks

Why it matters

Buying without a forecast forces a choice between falling short and overbuying. With the forecast, each supplier's lead time and the chosen service level, the quantity comes out calculated.

9 in 10

companies faced supply problems in 2024, and responding to each one took two weeks on average.

McKinsey & Company, 2024 ↗
25 to 40%

lower administrative costs by automating forecasting and planning.

McKinsey & Company, 2022 ↗

In the workspace

What you seeWhere
Suggested orders by date and supplierPurchasing › Summary
The effect of raising or lowering the service levelPurchasing › You decide
The order in Excel or PDFPurchasing › Purchase order
What happens if the supplier runs lateScenarios › Demand