Does the software support a variable forecast range and the ability to manipulate the values based on customer-supplied business rules?
This capability allows users to determine the most practicable forecast period level of detail and then summarize or parse results to higher or lower levels of detail. ALT-C Systems will, in consultation with the customer, determine the basic forecast frequency that is best for the customers business practices. This frequency can be Weekly, 13-Period, Monthly, Quarterly or Annual. When a different frequency is needed such as for longer term reporting or more detailed output to downstream systems like MRP, TimeTrends is designed to allow for the easy inclusion of customer-specific business rules. Examples of these business rules could be production or fiscal calendar tables. • Does the system support more than just nave or focused methods? This capability provides a more practical reaction to product life cycles. The TimeTrends Auto Select forecasting option can automatically choose the method that demonstrates the best statistical fit to your data, or you can make your own choice from
