What is PlanCaster?
Elevate your sales and operations planning with PlanCaster, an essential tool for driving brand growth through accurate forecasting. By integrating ex-factory data, market research, and a variety of external sources, PlanCaster produces trustworthy demand predictions. It seamlessly incorporates trade promotions and marketing strategies, enabling users to create and evaluate multiple budget scenarios. Once implemented, PlanCaster offers crucial tools for assessment and optimization, allowing for ongoing refinement of strategies. The platform also facilitates the integration of different modules, providing a holistic view of all planning and forecasting activities. Its intuitive interface ensures that all team members can effortlessly access vital information. The automation of the demand planning process significantly streamlines operations, as only exceptional cases need manual intervention. As a result, plans are not just more accurate but are also completed more swiftly. In addition, it automatically calculates profits and turnover based on projected volumes, pricing strategies, discounts, and cost rates. By adopting this comprehensive solution, businesses can greatly enhance their sales and operations planning capabilities. Furthermore, PlanCaster's agile approach supports rapid adjustments to changing market conditions, ensuring you stay ahead of the competition. Embrace PlanCaster for a more efficient and effective way to manage your business forecasts.
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Company Facts
Company Name:
ScanmarQED
Date Founded:
1995
Company Location:
The Netherlands
Company Website:
www.scanmarqed.com/sales-operations-planning/plancaster
Product Details
Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
On-Site Training
Video Library
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support
Product Details
Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English
PlanCaster Categories and Features
Budgeting Software
"What If" Scenarios
Asset Planning
Balance Sheet
Capital Asset Planning
Cash Management
Consolidation / Roll-Up
Forecasting
General Ledger
Income Statements
Multi-Company
Multi-Department / Project
Profit / Loss Statement
Project Budgeting
Run Rate Tracking
Version Control