Forecast
Pro Unlimited
Forecast Pro Unlimited is a state-of-the-art forecasting
system that is designed for large-scale forecasting jobs and collaborative
forecasting. With Forecast Pro Unlimited, forecasting
ten thousand SKU’s is as easy as selecting a data file and
clicking the forecast icon. With a few additional clicks of the
mouse you can graph the results, view forecast reports, make judgmental
overrides and save the results.
Forecast Pro Unlimited uses the same proven methods
found in Forecast Pro Basic and Forecast Pro XE:
exponential smoothing, Box-Jenkins, low volume models, simple methods
(moving averages), curve fitting, event models and multiple level
forecasts. Using expert selection, you can let Forecast Pro choose
the best model or you can dictate the forecasting approach.
Add Judgment and Collaborate
with Others
Forecast Pro Unlimited's override facility allows you to adjust the statistical forecasts in the override window (a spreadsheet-like display) or directly on a graph. In either view, you have the ability to view both the historical data and forecasted values, allowing you to easily compare patterns within the data. You can tailor the screen layout by choosing which views you want to display-the data navigator (which displays your data structure), override window and graph-and any changes made within one view are simultaneously reflected in all views on the screen.
You can adjust individual points on the forecast or ranges (such as the next three months) by typing in new values, changing the values by a percentage or incrementing/decrementing the selection. A handy comment field and multiple override rows allow you to document your changes and collaborate with colleagues. Changes made at any level of the forecasting hierarchy will automatically reconcile all levels and color-coded icons within the data navigator let you quickly identify which items and/or groups have overrides. The ability to save and recall your override files eliminates the need to re-key overrides as new data are added and statistical forecasts are revised.
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Automate Your Forecasting
You can operate Forecast Pro Unlimited interactively or drive
it from the command line. Command-line operation allows you to automate
routine forecasting tasks and operate in a “hands-off”
mode.
Document Your Work
Forecast Pro Unlimited provides numerous ways to document your
work.
- Forecast reports and graphs including forecasts,
confidence limits, model details and diagnostics can be generated
and printed from within the program.
- Forecast output files can be saved to Excel and
Lotus spreadsheets, ASCII (text) files or directly to your database
via ODBC.
- Item reports can capture any information found
in the forecast report in a concise user-specified format—ideal
for interfacing with other software systems.
- Forecast document files allow you to save your
current forecasting session and return to it later or share it
with a colleague.
- Forecast override files allow you to save any forecast
overrides, along with supporting comments, and recall them in
a future session.
Collaborate with Others Easily
Creating a final forecast is not always a one-person job—having
colleagues review your forecasts and add their insight can often
improve the forecasting process. Forecast
Pro Unlimited Collaborator is designed to facilitate this collaborative
process in a cost-effective fashion. Forecast Pro Unlimited Collaborator
is a fully-integrated Forecast Pro Unlimited companion product that
allows others to view your forecasts (including graphs and reports),
add overrides and comments and save the results.
To learn more, click here for
information regarding Forecast Pro demos.
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