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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
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AWS AI Services
No
AWS App Mesh
No
Amazon S3
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$62 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
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
Yes
Correlation Analysis
Yes
Dashboard
Yes
Dynamic Modeling
No
Exception Reporting
Yes
Graphical Data Presentation
Yes
Modeling & Simulation
Yes
Performance Metrics
No
Sales Trend Analysis
Yes
Statistical Analysis
Yes
Product Features
Statistical Analysis
Analytics
Yes
Association Discovery
Yes
Compliance Tracking
Yes
File Management
No
File Storage
Yes
Forecasting
Yes
Multivariate Analysis
No
Regression Analysis
Yes
Statistical Process Control
Yes
Statistical Simulation
Yes
Survival Analysis
No
Time Series
Yes
Visualization
Yes