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Demand Planning & Forecasting

AGR’s Demand Planning & Forecasting blogs give tips for optimizing inventory management to help you improve forecasting and planning to meet demand efficiently.

Obsolete Stock: How to Identify, Reduce, and Prevent Inventory Obsolescence
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October 9, 2025
8 min read

Obsolete Stock: How to Identify, Reduce, and Prevent Inventory Obsolescence

Obsolete stock is more than just slow-moving goods—it’s inventory that’s lost its value and ties up working capital. This blog explains what causes products to become obsolete, from poor forecasting to overproduction, and how to spot the warning signs early. It also shares strategies to prevent obsolescence through better planning, visibility, and collaboration. Finally, it shows how AGR helps businesses like PanzerGlass stay ahead in fast-moving industries with precise forecasting and real-time inventory control.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
All about BOM
September 8, 2025
10 min read

What Is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? Examples and Templates

Get to grips with BOMs—your supply chain’s blueprint for smarter planning. This guide explains what a BOM is, why it matters, and how businesses use it to track components, reduce waste, and optimise inventory. Includes real-world examples, templates, and how to manage BOMs in AGR.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
The bullwhip effect in supply chains
August 12, 2025
10 min read

The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains: Definitions and Examples

The Bullwhip Effect in Supply Chains: What It Is and How to Fix It Small shifts in customer demand can cause big problems upstream — from overstocking to stockouts. This blog unpacks the bullwhip effect with clear definitions, real-world examples, and practical fixes for wholesalers and supply chain professionals. Learn how smarter forecasting, better supplier communication, and automated ordering can break the cycle.
Dmeand forecasting
July 16, 2025
11 min read

Demand Forecasting to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency

Struggling to balance service levels and inventory costs? This guide to demand forecasting breaks down how smarter, data-driven forecasts help businesses reduce waste, plan proactively, and stay agile in a fast-changing supply chain landscape. Learn how AI improves forecast accuracy, how to avoid common pitfalls, and what tools make the biggest impact.
what is demand planning?
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July 16, 2025
13 min read

What is Demand Planning?

Discover how effective demand planning helps your business balance supply with customer needs, reduce waste, and improve forecasting accuracy. This guide breaks down core strategies, best practices, and real-world tools to help you plan smarter and scale confidently.
By Randi W. Stebbins Randi W. Stebbins
Navigating Tomorrow’s Market: Demand Forecasting Tips
July 8, 2025
3 min read

Demand Forecasting Best Practices: Proven Tips, Methods and Formulas

Discover the demand forecasting best practices that help inventory teams reduce waste, improve accuracy, and avoid costly stockouts. Learn proven methods, key formulas, and actionable tips to optimise your forecasting process.
How to Turn Tariff Challenges into Supply Chain Success
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February 11, 2025
4 min read

How to Turn Tariff Challenges into Supply Chain Success

Tariffs are reshaping global trade, prompting businesses to rethink sourcing strategies and optimize their supply chains. This blog explores how companies can navigate these challenges, leveraging AGR's advanced inventory management solutions to build resilient and cost-effective operations. Discover actionable insights on managing disruptions, rising costs, and the power of AI-driven decision-making.
AGR closes critical ERP gaps in forecasting, reporting and automation
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November 11, 2024
6 min read

Is Your ERP Enough for Inventory Management? How AGR Closes the Supply Chain Gaps

Discover how AGR’s inventory management solution bridges the gaps left by traditional ERPs, bringing advanced forecasting, automated ordering, and real-time insights to your supply chain—all up and running in as little as a week.
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October 22, 2024
6 min read

Choosing the Right Stock Management Solution for Your Business

When choosing the right stock management solution, it’s important to focus on more than just its basic features. You need a platform that integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, offers modular features to fit your specific needs, and can grow with you as your business evolves.
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October 15, 2024
5 min read

PlanPro by AGR: Take Your Demand Planning to the Next Level

PlanPro offers powerful features for sales forecasting, promotional planning, and connecting item histories—all designed to help you manage your inventory with greater precision and control.
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October 3, 2024
6 min read

Unleashing the Power of Digitization in Supply Chain Management

Mastering accurate inventory forecasting. A guide for wholesalers
March 11, 2024
8 min read

Mastering accurate inventory forecasting. A guide for wholesalers

Essential guide for wholesalers on mastering accurate inventory forecasting for business success​ (AGR - Ultimate Inventory Control)​.
Demand Planning And Forecasting Explained
January 18, 2024
7 min read

Demand Planning And Forecasting Explained

Get a comprehensive understanding of demand planning and forecasting to predict and meet customer needs.
Longer lead times – The new post-pandemic norm 
May 8, 2023
2 min read

Longer lead times – The new post-pandemic norm 

Strategies to manage and mitigate the impact of longer lead times in your supply chain.
5 Reasons Not to Rely on Spreadsheets for Forecasting
January 23, 2023
3 min read

5 Reasons Not to Rely on Spreadsheets for Forecasting

Learn why spreadsheets fall short in forecasting and discover more robust alternatives.
Feeling stuffed after the Holiday Season?
January 9, 2023
3 min read

Feeling stuffed after the Holiday Season?

Manage post-holiday inventory effectively with our strategic guidelines and tips.
Plan Better for Major Shopping Events
November 11, 2022
4 min read

Plan Better for Major Shopping Events

Essential planning tips to maximise efficiency and sales during major shopping events and peak seasons.
Scenario Planning to Manage an Uncertain Future
July 8, 2022
3 min read

Scenario Planning to Manage an Uncertain Future

Learn how effective scenario planning can safeguard your business against future uncertainties.
Forecasting: Using Both Internal & External Data
June 24, 2022
2 min read

Forecasting: Using Both Internal & External Data

Enhance your forecasting accuracy using both internal and external data insights.
Predict the Unpredictable
April 29, 2022
4 min read

Predict the Unpredictable

Techniques and strategies for forecasting unpredictable market changes and managing supply chain risks.
Responding to Disruption
June 24, 2021
4 min read

Responding to Disruption

Key strategies for effectively responding to disruptions in your supply chain and maintaining operational continuity.
Minimising the Cost of Uncertainty – Scenario Planning
June 17, 2021
3 min read

Minimising the Cost of Uncertainty – Scenario Planning

Find out how scenario planning can help your business minimise costs and prepare for future uncertainties.
Optimise Now: Wholesalers Must Act to Mitigate Turbulence and Lasting Change in Consumer Behaviour
May 11, 2021
6 min read

Optimise Now: Wholesalers Must Act to Mitigate Turbulence and Lasting Change in Consumer Behaviour

Explore strategies to optimise your inventory now with our expert insights.
Key Areas of Focus for World-Class Wholesale Organisations
April 1, 2021
4 min read

Key Areas of Focus for World-Class Wholesale Organisations, Part 6 – Integration and Alignment

Effective strategies for integrating and aligning operations within world-class wholesale organisations.
Heads Up: Successful Forecasting and Demand Planning
March 25, 2021
4 min read

Heads Up: Successful Forecasting and Demand Planning

Achieve forecasting success and efficient demand planning with our expert guidance.

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