Forecast and sales blanket order are two powerful features in Dynamics 365 Business Central that can help you manage your inventory and sales more efficiently. In this article, I will explain what they are and how to use them.
Forecast is a feature that uses Azure AI to predict future sales based on your historical data. It gives you a clear overview of expected stock-outs and helps you plan your replenishment orders. You can configure the forecast to use different periods and horizons, depending on your needs. You can also use your own predictive web service instead of the default one.
Sales blanket order is a feature that allows you to create long-term agreements with your customers. It is useful when a customer has committed to purchasing large quantities that are to be delivered in several smaller shipments over a certain period of time. You can enter the quantities on the sales blanket order without affecting the item availability, and then create sales orders from the sales blanket order when you are ready to ship. You can also view the status of the sales blanket order and the related sales orders.
