Why Better Demand Planning Won’t Free Your Working Capital — But Better Operating Models Will

U.S. manufacturers are sitting on a trillion dollars of excess inventory. The culprit? An outdated reliance on perfect demand forecasting. This eBook reveals why chasing perfect SKU-level forecasts is a losing game, and how transitioning to a demand-driven operating model can help you:

• Eliminate the trap of having too much of the wrong stock and too little of the right stock.

• Shift daily replenishment to actual customer consumption rather than flawed predictions.

• Unlock significant working capital for strategic growth and resilience.