Compare SAS Collaborative Planning Workbench vs Forecast Pro

SAS® Collaborative Planning Workbench automates the entire consensus planning process using a structured, analytics-backed workflow, significantly reducing manual effort and planning inconsistencies across departments.

By consolidating internal and external demand forecasts and applying weighted statistical techniques, it improves forecast precision and provides a more holistic view of demand.

Users can easily simulate different planning outcomes and adjust baseline forecasts, enhancing flexibility and preparedness for market volatility.

Built-in FVA tools allow organizations to quantify the impact of manual adjustments versus statistical models, enabling data-driven improvements.

Easily integrates with broader planning systems and offers SDK for developers.

Manages complex data structures and multiple units of measure.

Tracks performance and highlights variances for better decision-making.

Easy-to-use interface with fast deployment—operational within hours or days.