# Demand planning

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Demand planning kicks off when key accounts announce their call-off schedules or sales teams submit quarterly forecasts.

Demand planning kicks off when key accounts announce their call-off schedules or sales teams submit quarterly forecasts. The process brings together historical consumption patterns, current market trends, and available capacity to procure materials on time and manage inventory with purpose. The goal is reliable delivery without excess stock tying up capital. Where demand determination calculates required quantities, demand planning goes further: it actively coordinates with suppliers, steers warehouse flows, and synchronises with production scheduling—making it a cross-functional process that spans the entire supply chain.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedarfsplanung](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedarfsplanung)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Demand planning |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 84 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedarfsplanung |

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