Demand Planning Software Tailored for Batch Manufacturers
Plan Every Batch Confidently
Forecast shifts, market signals, and production constraints require real-time clarity across planning, materials, capacity, and fulfillment delivered by Deacom.
Maintain accuracy, streamline decisions, and balance inventory confidently across all facilities with embedded forecasting and built-in MRP.
Trusted by leading batch manufacturers across the USA
Planning capabilities purpose-built for process manufacturers
Forecast configuration flexibility
Configure forecasting inputs that align with process-driven planning needs through built-in demand tools.
Volume-based forecasting
Manage volume forecasts effectively and maintain accurate visibility into requirements and replenishment.
Customer-specific demand profiles
Align each customer requirement with forecast rules and planning constraints.
Forecast document automation
Automate forecast reports, planning summaries, and analytics in one cohesive environment.
Demand-based replenishment (DBR)
Align replenishment decisions with demand signals to maintain efficient material flow.
Collaborative planning integration
Enable sales, planning, and production teams to collaborate through built-in forecasting tools.
Shelf-life aware planning
Support shelf-life considerations automatically to reduce waste and maintain compliance.
Demand planning software for accuracy, efficiency, and confidence
Master forecasting, replenishment, and planning alignment
Track needs forward and backward, validate assumptions, and balance demand across all jobs with Deacom’s demand planning features. Strengthen demand accuracy through unified forecasting and MRP.
Automate planning steps and remove inefficiencies
Replace spreadsheets and disjointed planning tools with unified automation that reduces errors and accelerates planning cycles.
Prevent shortages before they occur
Identify demand planning risks early using Deacom’s Hyper-Tight Process Control™, enabling planners to adjust before issues escalate.
Reduce inventory carrying costs
Align material buying with demand patterns to free capital and maintain optimal stock levels.
Make planning compliance simple
Unified forecasting, MRP, and scheduling tools enable complete planning oversight in one platform.
“Key to maintaining profitability is insight into raw material fluctuations. Have material prices changed? Have tariffs affected the product? Deacom’s demand planning gives us complete visibility into that.”
Batch Manufacturing FAQs
How can Deacom help reduce inventory waste and spoilage?
Deacom helps batch manufacturers reduce inventory waste and spoilage by aligning purchasing decisions with accurate, real-time demand forecasts. This minimizes over-ordering and ensures materials are used efficiently. Key features include:
- Optimized purchasing: Avoid over-ordering perishables by ordering only what production requires.
- Smarter usage: Automatically track shelf life and expiration dates, using FEFO (First Expired, First Out) to prevent spoilage.
How does Deacom streamline demand planning for batch and process manufacturers?
Deacom replaces isolated spreadsheets with a single, connected source of truth, integrating historical sales data, current inventory levels, and production capacity into one accessible platform. This provides real-time insights and eliminates the need for complex manual calculations.
Can the ERP system be used to manage multiple facilities?
Deacom simplifies demand planning across multiple facilities by centralizing all operations into a single ecosystem. This provides a unified view of demand and inventory across the entire organization, enabling strategic decisions for production and inventory management.
How does real-time visibility improve demand planning?
Real-time visibility transforms demand planning by instantly reflecting changes like sales order spikes or shipment delays. There’s no need to wait for manual data updates or weekly reports. This allows businesses to quickly identify potential shortages or overstock situations, adjust plans, protect margins, and maintain customer commitments.
How does Deacom help businesses prepare for busy seasons?
Deacom allows businesses to plan ahead by ramping up raw material orders and adjusting production schedules in advance of peak seasons. This proactive approach helps avoid scrambling to fill orders or paying premiums for rushed materials. With improved visibility, businesses can build inventory early, ensuring they’re ready to capture every sales opportunity.
How is collaboration improved across teams for demand planning?
Departmental silos often create inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Deacom eliminates these silos by bringing Sales, Production, and Purchasing into one unified system. Instead of relying on fragmented spreadsheets, teams share a single source of truth with real-time collaboration. When Sales adjusts a forecast, Purchasing immediately sees the updated raw material requirements, and Production gains visibility into capacity needs. This live data ensures accurate communication, eliminates bottlenecks, and aligns all departments to move in sync toward business goals.