Workwear MANUAL

Higher DIFOT Delivery

With accurate sales forecasting, you can achieve a higher rate of Delivery on time in full, (DIFOT), Our customers will be measuring our performance on this outcome and could mean the difference between resigning / renegotiating and extension to an existing contract when it comes to its end or not. The information from sales forecasts guarantees that sufficient product will be manufactured or ordered to service customers on a timely basis, resulting in happier customers and fewer complaints.

Inventory Controls

The more accurate the sales forecasts, the better prepared we will be to manage inventory, avoiding both overstock and stock-out situations. Stable inventory also means better management of our production expectations.

Supply Chain Management

When we can predict demand and manage production more efficiently, we also have better control over our supply chain. This affords us the opportunities to manage resources and take full advantage of ordering.

Financial Planning

Anticipating sales gives us the information we need to predict revenue and profit. Having good forecasting information at our disposal also gives us the ability to explore possibilities to increase both revenue and net income.

Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement is a goal of many if not most businesses. By forecasting sales and continually revising the process to improve the accuracy, we can improve all aspects of our business performance.

Price Stability

With solid forecasting, and good levels of inventories maintained we will prevent the need for panic sales to rid the business of excess merchandise and higher costs. Sales can be managed on a thoughtful planned basis.

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