Deep DiveRetailTech: Demand-Forecasting Software—An Essential Link in the Supply Chain Coresight Research August 20, 2020 Reasons to ReadDemand forecasting lies at the core of every retailer’s operations and supply chain, since it affects nearly every other retail business function—from sales and inventory to promotions and margins. This report covers the following key content: A discussion of the role of demand forecasting within retail supply chains Examples of major retailers that are benefiting from demand-forecasting software—including Coach and Sainsbury’s A market overview, with profiles of selected demand-forecasting solutions providers—including Blue Yonder, IBM and Oracle The advantages of artificial intelligence and machine learning within demand forecasting—as well as the value of human intuition Implications for retailers, real estate firms and technology vendors This report is part of Coresight Research’s RetailTech series. Click here to read the previous report in this series. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Consumer Optimism Softens Ahead of Golden Week: China Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter StoresAugust 2025 US Retail Sales Outlook: July Strength and Improved Outlook Score Raise Retail Projection Above 4%