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Planned Adjustment Factor

A Planned Adjustment Factor refers to the manipulation of buffer levels based on specific strategic, historical, and business intelligence factors. This factor helps to modify inventory buffers in response to anticipated changes in demand, supply, or business priorities. © Copyright 2025 Demand Driven Institute. Used with permission.

What is it used for?


Planned adjustment factors are used to fine-tune búfereslevels, ensuring they align with strategic goals, market conditions, or shifts in demand. This proactive approach helps prevent overstocking or stockouts during periods of change, such as seasonal demand spikes or supplier disruptions.


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In ForgeFlow Cloud ERP, Planned Adjustment Factors can be easily integrated into the DDMRP planning process. The system allows you to adjust inventory buffers based on strategic insights or business forecasts with these factors, helping optimize your supply chain’s responsiveness to market conditions and demand fluctuations.
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