sofco Demand - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Sofco Demand solution enables organizations to create accurate forecasts using statistical algorithms and machine learning. The tool features collaborative planning tools that allow teams to develop multiple scenarios, manage promotions, and optimize inventory levels across the supply chain. Primarily targeting manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods industries, sofco Demand Planning enables teams to address the challenges faced by supply chain professionals who are constrained by spreadsheet-based planning systems, inaccurate forecasting, and difficulties in collaborative decision-making across business functions.

The system features a suite of capabilities including statistical forecasting that applies complex algorithms at the click of a button, with machine learning and AI analysis of historical sales data to improve future forecasts. The collaborative demand planning functionality allows different business functions and external partners to contribute to the planning process, with customizable filters by area, markets, channels, products, and product families. Additional features include scenario planning that enables side-by-side comparison of optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely case forecasts, promotion planning tools that predict the impact of planned promotions on volumes, turnover, and margin objectives, replenishment planning to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time, and sales budgeting capabilities that facilitate team collaboration on sales targets.

sofco Demand Planning can be integrated with other modules in the sofco suite, including supply planning, scheduling, sales and operations planning (SOP), integrated business planning (IBP), and trade promotions management. The platform supports data management and integration with existing enterprise systems, allowing for streamlined information flow across the organization. The cloud-based architecture provides accessibility and scalability, while the solution's API capabilities enable connections with third-party systems.