Demand & Capacity Management
Demand & capacity management helps companies align supply and demand collaboratively, enhancing resilience and reducing disruptions.
Dataspaces enable companies to exchange demand and capacity data in real time, across company boundaries and IT systems. This shared environment eliminates the need for multiple disconnected portals and manual processes. All partners such as suppliers and customers, gain access to a common platform where they can jointly view, analyze, and resolve supply and demand mismatches. Early alerting features notify partners about potential capacity shortages before they become critical. Transparent collaboration on shared forecasts, production plans, and delivery capabilities leads to more resilient supply chains. With integrated feedback loops and real-time updates, companies avoid overcapacity, reduce inventory costs, and minimize last-minute replanning efforts.
Challenges
- Disconnected systems delay detection of supply-demand mismatches
- Manual processes (emails, PDFs, portals) slow down coordination
- Limited visibility across multiple tiers of suppliers
- Lack of shared standards hinders collaboration
- Late detection of bottlenecks leads to costly disruptions
Solutions
- A shared dataspace creates a standardized, real-time view of demand and capacity across all partners
- Automated alerts flag potential bottlenecks or overcapacity early, enabling proactive action
- Integrated collaboration features support joint resolution workflows within the same system
- Transparent forecasting and access to historical data improve predictability and foster trust
- Backend system integration (e.g., ERP, IBP) ensures continuous, synchronized data updates
Your benefits with T-Systems
End-to-end delivery
From consultation to integration, we provide tailored solutions that reduce training costs by ~70%, strengthen partner collaboration, and speed up adoption across industries.
Certified secure collaboration
Certified by Catena-X and compliant with GAIA-X and IDSA, we enable sovereign, secure data sharing that meets global industry standards.
Global operational support
Cloud-agnostic worldwide delivery with 99.9% uptime and 24/7 support ensures resilience, continuity, and dependable operations.
Cloud agnostic scaling
Handle growing data volumes, multiple use cases, and large file transfers effortlessly with one scalable application.
Flexible data mapping
Easily manage formats or convert internal models to Catena-X using drag-and-drop for accurate, uninterrupted data flow.
Plug and play
User-friendly, low-code UI enables fast setup, simple data exchange, and full transparency across your reporting chain.
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