The Sales Forecast module was developed by Economic Data Services (EDS) using the Sage Line 100 Retrieve 4GL language and is completely compatible with other Line 100 modules.

It provides all the functions to maintain details of product forecasts.

The module runs with the Sovman Bill of Materials (BOM) and Works Order modules and requires the Line 100 stock control module. Sales forecasts entered within the Sales Forecasts module are recorded as requirements within the Sovman Materials Planning module. These requirements can then generate requisitions or can be used to plan production.

Each product must already exist on the Line 100 stock control file and the Sovman BOM file.

Features

• Display of past demand and sales forecast for items
• Automatic generation of forecasts from past demand
• Manual input of sales forecasts
• Replicate forecast for a number of weeks
• Ability to exclude items from forecasting
• Forecast history file to compare actual sales with forecast
• Sales forecasts can be used to generate production and material plans through the Sovman Materials Planning module