Demand Planning Process Prompt

Design a demand planning process.

Business type: [e-commerce / manufacturer / distributor]
Product complexity: [SKUs, seasonal variation, lead times]
Current forecasting: [gut feel / spreadsheet / dedicated tool]
Biggest inventory problems: [stockouts / overstock / both]
Systems: [ERP, inventory tool, e-commerce platform]

Please design:
1. Data inputs: historical data and forward-looking signals
2. Forecasting method for our complexity level
3. Demand review cadence: how often to update and who's involved
4. Safety stock calculation by product category
5. Reorder triggers: rules that flag a purchase order
6. Exception management: sudden spikes or supplier delays