Demand Planning Software Resources

Hi All,

Opening a discussion around top-rated demand planning tools for inventory optimization, especially platforms that support fast, consistent decision-making for global or hybrid teams. Curious which solutions actually deliver a great experience from both the planning and admin sides.

Here are five platforms frequently mentioned in the space:

1. Oracle Fusion Cloud Demand Management – Forecasting and collaboration embedded in Oracle Cloud, with processes to sense, predict, and shape demand. For inventory optimization, have its exceptions and analytics reduced stockouts and excess?
2. Netstock – Cloud demand & inventory planning known for quick rollouts and measurable ROI (fill-rate gains, excess reduction). Is it the fastest path to better inventory health for multi-region teams?
3. Slim4 – Advanced forecasting and exception-driven workflows aimed at availability and service levels. Do its seasonality and promo features materially improve inventory turns?
4. Blue Ridge Global – Demand planning with automation and inventory optimization, plus reviewer-praised implementation and collaboration. Has it shortened your planning cycles while cutting safety stock?

Would love feedback from teams using any of these platforms:

• Which platform gave the most consistent inventory outcomes (fill rate, turns, excess)?
• How was the implementation process and time to value?
• Any unexpected advantages (or pain points) around multi-echelon, lead-time variability, or consensus workflows?

I want to start a discussion focused on tools for accurate sales and demand forecasting that teams are actually using and finding value in. While some platforms lean enterprise, there are several with features and integrations that make sense for smaller teams operating across regions and channels.

These are some of the top-rated options on G2’s Demand Planning category:

• SAP Integrated Business Planning: Cloud-native suite for demand, inventory, and S&OP with strong ERP ties and collaborative workflows. Does its ML-driven forecasting noticeably improve accuracy across markets?
• Oracle Fusion Cloud Demand Management: Forecast collaboration and integrated processes with Oracle Cloud ERP—have you seen measurable gains in forecast accuracy and accountability?
• Netstock: Cloud demand & inventory planning noted for ease of rollout and time savings. For SMB and mid-market teams, did accuracy improve quickly after go-live?

If you've implemented any of these or others, I’d love to hear what worked well, what didn’t, and which tools were surprisingly helpful for accurate sales and demand forecasting.