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Description
Amazon Forecast is an entirely managed service that employs machine learning techniques to provide exceptionally precise predictions. In the contemporary business landscape, organizations utilize a range of tools, from basic spreadsheets to intricate financial planning applications, in their quest to accurately project future outcomes such as product demand, resource allocation, and overall financial results. These forecasting tools generate predictions by analyzing historical data known as time series data. For instance, they might estimate future demand for raincoats based solely on past sales figures, operating under the premise that future performance will mirror historical trends. However, this methodology can falter when tasked with managing extensive datasets that exhibit irregular patterns. Moreover, it often struggles to seamlessly integrate evolving data streams—like pricing, discounts, web traffic, and workforce numbers—with pertinent independent variables, such as product specifications and retail locations. As a result, businesses seeking reliable forecasts may find themselves facing significant challenges in adapting to the complexities of their data.
Description
Sales forecasting and demand planning are crucial components of a company's marketing strategy, enabling managers to evaluate new market possibilities, determine where to allocate resources, and monitor their organization’s performance effectively and efficiently. Our Microsoft Excel sales forecasting tool, Sales Controller, examines your historical sales data to identify trends that can be projected forward into the future. Accurately predicting anything, including sales forecasting and demand planning, presents challenges, particularly as the planning horizon extends further into the future, leading to decreased accuracy. Nevertheless, even an informed estimate is preferable to having no prediction at all. While trends derived from past sales figures cannot guarantee future results, Sales Controller provides a foundation for you to integrate your own insights and judgment into the forecasting process. Ultimately, combining data analysis with personal expertise can lead to more informed decision-making and better preparation for future market changes.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
AWS AI Services
AWS App Mesh
Amazon S3
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
$62 one-time payment
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/forecast/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Markitsoft
Founded
2002
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.markitsoft.com/sales-controller/default.htm
Product Features
Sales Forecasting
Competitor Analysis
Correlation Analysis
Dashboard
Dynamic Modeling
Exception Reporting
Graphical Data Presentation
Modeling & Simulation
Performance Metrics
Sales Trend Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Product Features
Statistical Analysis
Analytics
Association Discovery
Compliance Tracking
File Management
File Storage
Forecasting
Multivariate Analysis
Regression Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Statistical Simulation
Survival Analysis
Time Series
Visualization