Overview

ForecastX™ is used as an add-in within Microsoft Excel to forecast and plan. ForecastX is essentially a simplified version of the Viewer; all of your work is saved in Excel and not in a database.

ForecastX is a family of forecasting tools capable of performing complex forecast methods and the ability to address enterprise-specific business needs. ForecastX tools use data provided by users to automatically discern which statistical method is best for each specific set of business needs. The ForecastX product family is completely scalable, with tools and custom solutions along a clear upgrade path established to provide accurate forecasting solutions for your company as it grows.

From the Forecast toolbar in Excel, you can control and launch all the major features that are available within the Demand Management Engine, which, like the Viewer, provides the central location to interact with the forecast.

You can perform the following tasks from Forecast toolbar:

• View forecasts and associated data in Microsoft Excel
• Edit parts of the Forecast in Microsoft Excel

ForecastX is part of the Atlas Planning Suite, which consists of several applications that make up Enterprise Forecasting. The figure below is a depiction of the Atlas Planning Suite.

ForecastX has the following highlights:

• A simplified version of the Viewer
• An easy access toolbar in Microsoft Excel
• No database is necessary