E2open Transportation Forecasting is a logistics planning solution that helps businesses predict their transportation needs more accurately, taking into account promotional and seasonal sales surges. This application enables companies to plan by lane, mode, and class with greater precision, ultimately leading to better service delivery and reduced freight costs.

Key Features

Demand-Based Forecasting Translates product demand forecasts into precise transportation capacity requirements

• Incorporates promotional activities and seasonality
• Provides visibility into future logistics needs

Multi-Mode Planning Supports forecasting for various transportation modes

• Enables engagement with multi-mode carriers worldwide
• Allows capacity reservation and booking by lane, class, or day

Short and Mid-Term Projections Offers both daily and advance forecasting capabilities

• Improves short-term projections with daily inbound and outbound plans
• Facilitates mid-term transportation needs planning

Benefits

Lowers freight expenses through improved planning accuracy

• Reduces the need for expedited and spot shipments
• Decreases unplanned transportation costs by up to 50%

Enhanced Carrier Collaboration Fosters strategic relationships with preferred carriers

• Enables proactive capacity securing
• Helps obtain best service at lowest cost

Improved Delivery Performance Increases on-time deliveries and overall supply chain efficiency

• Achieves 15-25% increase in on-time deliveries
• Enhances overall supply chain performance

Resource Optimization Enables more efficient planning and staffing processes

• Provides warehouse throughput projections
• Helps avoid last-minute changes to established logistics network design