Naviona Demand Forecasting

Built directly within Business Central, the app uses historical demand data and Microsoft's forecasting models to generate demand forecasts without relying on spreadsheets or external tools. Planners can compare forecasting models, evaluate different historical periods, and create more accurate forecasts using a structured, repeatable process.

If your organization struggles with changing demand, inventory uncertainty, or reactive planning, Naviona Demand Forecasting provides a better foundation for inventory management, purchasing, production planning, and replenishment decisions.

Key Benefits

• Improve demand forecasting accuracy using historical demand data
• Reduce inventory shortages and excess inventory
• Support better purchasing, production, and replenishment planning
• Eliminate spreadsheet-based forecasting processes
• Automate recurring forecast generation
• Create more consistent planning decisions across locations and products
• Improve visibility into future demand trends

Key Features

Forecast Generation

• Generate forecasts using historical demand data stored in Business Central
• Leverage Microsoft's forecasting models directly within the application
• Create repeatable and data-driven forecasting processes

Forecast Analysis and Comparison

• Compare multiple forecasting models before selecting a final forecast
• Evaluate different historical periods and forecasting approaches
• Support more informed demand planning decisions

Automation and Configuration

• Save forecasting settings at the Item or SKU level
• Automatically refresh forecasts using the Job Queue
• Standardize forecasting processes across the organization

Common Use Cases

Inventory Planning

• Forecast seasonal demand to improve inventory planning
• Reduce stockouts while minimizing excess inventory
• Support inventory optimization across products and locations

Purchasing and Replenishment

• Support procurement decisions using projected future demand
• Improve replenishment planning across warehouses and locations
• Increase confidence in purchasing decisions

Manufacturing and Operations Planning

• Plan production requirements based on expected demand trends
• Improve visibility into future material requirements
• Support supply chain coordination and operational readiness

Why Naviona Demand Forecasting?

Unlike spreadsheet-based forecasting processes that require manual maintenance and disconnected analysis, Naviona Demand Forecasting helps organizations generate repeatable, data-driven forecasts directly within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The result is improved forecast accuracy, better inventory planning, and more confident purchasing and production decisions.

Support Specifications

• Supported Editions: Essentials and Premium editions of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Supported Countries: All countries where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is available
• Supported Language: English (United States)

Start Your Free Trial

Install Naviona Demand Forecasting and start your 2-month free trial.

Generate demand forecasts directly within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and improve purchasing, inventory, replenishment, and production planning decisions.

Why Naviona

Naviona is a Microsoft partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central solutions for manufacturers. We help organizations improve operations, streamline business processes, automate routine activities, and maximize the value of their ERP investment.

Our expertise spans implementation services, supply chain optimization, manufacturing solutions, warehouse management, reporting, planning, forecasting, Copilot and AI solutions, mobile applications, and managed services for Business Central.