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  • Forecasts & Delivery Schedules

Turn changing demand into reliable delivery commitments

SupplyOn connects long-term forecasts with mid- and short-term delivery schedules in one digital collaboration process. Buyers share demand changes early, suppliers respond in a structured workflow, and both sides gain visibility into deviations before they affect supply.

The Challenge

Production plans change constantly. Suppliers do not always see it fast enough.

Forecast changes and delivery schedule updates often move through disconnected systems, spreadsheets, emails, and manual follow-up. Suppliers receive changing requirements too late, planners spend time chasing responses, and risks remain hidden until supply is already under pressure. The result is weaker schedule alignment, slower reaction to demand changes, and less control over what is likely to arrive when it is needed.

Share demand changes early and consistently

Publish forecasts in a structured digital process so suppliers can review changing requirements early and prepare accordingly.

Digitize delivery schedule collaboration

Replace manual DELFOR handling with standardized date and quantity collaboration between buyers and suppliers.

Detect deviations before they disrupt supply

Use digital confirmations, deviation highlighting, and alerts to surface supply issues earlier and reduce costly back-and-forth.

See what is arriving and when

Gain real-time visibility into confirmations, shipments, and goods receipt so teams can react faster and plan with more confidence.

The Solution

Transform Demand Changes into Reliable Delivery Execution

SupplyOn structures forecast and delivery schedule collaboration in one shared process so customers and suppliers can exchange requirements, confirm commitments, identify deviations earlier, and maintain a more reliable view of future supply.

Rolling Forecast Collaboration

SupplyOn helps buyers publish forecasts based on material requirements and gives suppliers a structured way to analyze, respond, and collaborate on changes. Gap reports, waterfall reports, and alerting help both sides understand what changed and where follow-up is needed.

Key Features
  • Forecast detail planning and publishing
  • Structured supplier response workflow
  • Gap report, waterfall report, and alerting
Impact
  • Earlier visibility into demand changes
  • Faster supplier feedback and alignment
  • Fewer surprises before execution
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Digital Delivery Schedule Collaboration

SupplyOn digitizes delivery schedule handling with standardized DELFOR-based collaboration for date and quantity changes. Buyers and suppliers work in one shared process, with structured data exchange and flexible confirmation options via platform, bulk upload/download, or direct ERP integration.

Key Features
  • Standard DELFOR collaboration for new and updated schedules
  • Structured date and quantity exchange
  • Flexible confirmations via platform or ERP-connected workflows
Impact
  • Less manual effort in schedule handling
  • More reliable delivery commitments
  • Fewer order and confirmation errors

Deviation Alerts & Delivery Visibility

SupplyOn helps teams spot missing confirmations, delays, and mismatches early. Personalized alerts, intelligent dashboards, and smart checks highlight what needs attention, while visibility into shipments and goods receipt gives planners a clearer view of what is arriving and when.

Key Features
  • Personalized alerts on deviations or delays
  • Intelligent dashboards and exception handling
  • Visibility into confirmations, shipments, and goods receipt
Impact
  • Faster response to supply issues
  • Lower planner workload
  • Better delivery reliability and control
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Measurable results across your supply chain

By standardizing forecast and delivery schedule collaboration, SupplyOn helps manufacturers accelerate supplier communication, reduce follow-up effort, improve visibility, and strengthen supply safety through earlier warning and better execution control.

80%

faster data exchange with suppliers through the network effect

50–60%

reduction in manual effort in procurement and goods receipt

10%

fewer order changes through exception-based workflows and automated confirmations

20–30%

process cost reduction per PO line

Up to 60%

process cost savings for order monitoring and order confirmation follow-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Forecasts and delivery schedules help manufacturers communicate future demand and more specific delivery requirements to suppliers over different planning horizons. In SupplyOn, they are part of one collaborative process that connects long-term planning with operational execution and delivery visibility.

SupplyOn supports an end-to-end forecast collaboration process that starts with material requirements, includes forecast planning and publishing, and lets suppliers analyze, respond, and collaborate through structured workflows. Buyers and suppliers can use gap reports, waterfall reports, and alerts to review changes and resolve issues early.

SupplyOn supports standardized delivery schedule collaboration using DELFOR for new and updated schedules. Buyers and suppliers collaborate on dates and quantities through structured data exchange, while confirmations can be managed through the platform, uploads/downloads, or ERP-connected integrations.

SupplyOn helps manufacturers reduce manual coordination by digitizing confirmations, highlighting deviations automatically, and giving earlier visibility into demands and deliveries. SupplyOn materials cite lower manual effort, faster supplier communication, and reduced safety stock through earlier visibility and better execution control.

ERP and MRP systems manage internal planning. SupplyOn extends that into external supplier collaboration by digitizing forecast publishing, delivery schedules, confirmations, alerts, and execution visibility across companies. It integrates with SAP and other ERP environments through standardized EDI, APIs, web services, adapters, and common formats such as EDIFACT, XML, and CSV.

Stay ahead of every demand change

Build a connected process for forecasts, delivery schedules, and supplier commitments – so your teams can react earlier, execute with confidence, and keep supply on track.

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