In summary, to substantially increase predictive value,
a much higher volume and variety of information is
exploited by advanced regression and scenario modeling
techniques. The result is a new quality of planning with
expanded forecast periods – this effectively reduces
the risk of long-term infrastructure investments and
contracted external capacities. It can also expose any
impending over-capacity and provide this as automated
feedback to accelerate sales volume. This is achieved by
dynamic pricing mechanisms, or by transfer of overhead
capacities to spot-market trading.