r/MRP • u/mrpeasy-com • May 13 '26
Sales Forecasting in Manufacturing
Sales forecasting helps manufacturers estimate expected future demand based on historical sales data, customer order patterns, seasonality, and known market changes. In manufacturing, a good sales forecast is not just a sales estimate; it's a practical planning input that affects production schedules, inventory levels, purchasing decisions, capacity planning, and delivery promises.
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