Transportation Forecasting changes transportation planning from reacting to anticipating by bringing logistics planners the same tools and visibility that finished goods planners have used for years. Historically, logistics planners have had to rely on informal communication of promotions and ad hoc estimates of changes in lane volume to generate plans. With Transportation Forecasting, promotions and seasonal demand are visible weeks in advance, creating the opportunity for planners to reserve capacity as needed rather than waiting until orders arrive and paying a premium for freight. Transportation Forecasting provides visibility into promotions weeks in advance, the ability to proactively identify capacity issues and the means to improve strategic sourcing processes, carrier collaboration and intermodal use.
