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
Benefits
Trustful
Interactive
Intelligent
Sovereign
Interoperable