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Retail Demand Planning Software

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Profitable retailers understand demand forecasting strategies are not one-size-fits-all.

Minimizing stockouts and overstock and maintaining accurate inventory levels that satisfy customer demand is crucial. Building a demand forecast based on actionable data provides retail stores with the agility and adaptability to remain profitable despite fluctuating demand.

Ace International
RaceTrac
Coupang
Home Hardware

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Blue Ridge software allows you to be supply chain invincible regardless of the industry. We help you plan with precision to eliminate guesswork or time-consuming spreadsheet usage. Ensure you have the right inventory in the right place at the right time with Blue Ridge.

Furniture

Having the right products available is a tall order in our current world of roller-coaster supply and unpredictable consumer behavior. Learn how to improve customer experience and proactively manage risk from problems like backorders and unsold furniture in the warehouse.

Convenience Stores

Get accurate demand sensing and price analysis to compete effectively in multi-channel and regional markets. Analyze data and efficiently replenish, allocate, plan and price broad assortments with confidence.

Grocery & Restaurants

Stabilize erratic supply and demand while minimizing risk related to seasonal and perishable products, such as fresh vegetables and meat. Create just-in-time delivery of the products your customers want, with inventory in profitable balance.

Hardware & Home Supply Stores

Reduce time spent on mundane planning tasks like building replenishment orders. Plan for seasonal demand with confidence. Offset increasing costs from suppliers, right-price products and deliver the best omnichannel retailing experience.

More Retail Verticals:

We have experience working with retailers in these additional markets. We are here to help retailers balance their demand and supply planning challenges. Contact us today for more information.

  • Automotive
  • Computer & Electronics
  • Liquor Stores
  • General Merchandise
  • Drug Stores
  • Art Supply
  • Direct to Consumer
  • Pet Supply
  • Professional / Commercial Equipment
  • Wine & Beer
  • E-Commerce

How Do Retailers Forecast Demand?

Demand forecasts estimate how much retailers will sell. These forecasts use multiple variables to predict their sales, allowing retailers to optimize their supply chain and decision-making processes.

Most retailers use specialized software to process extensive datasets and create accurate demand forecasts. These retail inventory forecasts account for several major areas that impact demand, including:

  • Demand patterns: Variations in demand may come from seasonality or even daily fluctuations.
  • Business decisions: Decisions like price changes, display changes or promotions can influence demand.
  • External factors: Outside events like holidays, weather or local events can help retailers predict demand.
  • Retailer data: Past information from promotions, point-of-sale stations and market changes provides valuable insights.

Demand planning software accounts for these factors and uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to extract useful information from large amounts of data.

How Blue Ridge Software Can Help

Blue Ridge provides modern supply chain management software to help retailers improve forecasting accuracy and increase their profitability. Our tools offer AI assistance to automate planning and improve efficiency. They are cloud-based, allowing for convenient access while maximizing your technology investment.

Access business information through a user-friendly dashboard and extract valuable insights to help you stay competitive in the retail industry.

Our software includes four integrated product modules:

Demand Planning in retail allows you to plan for inventory purchases. This module enables retailers to reduce inventory and overstock. It works across thousands of products at multiple retail locations, allowing you to build a more invincible supply chain.

With Blue Ridge, you get more than quality software. We offer LifeLine support for easy access to answers and information.

Improve Retail Inventory Forecasting With Blue Ridge

Our software solution allows you to extract valuable insights from your business data to improve customer experiences and bring business success. Get started today by requesting a demo from our expert team.

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