AI demand planning software for mid-market and enterprise
AI-powered demand planning. Deploy in 1 week, try it free.
SL Demand Planner gives you an AI forecast for every SKU at a fraction of enterprise cost. In one week you'll see how accurate it is on your own products. Free, with no lock-in.
1 week · $0 · No contract · No obligation · Data anonymised and encrypted
SKU 10482 · Demand forecastIllustrative
HistoryForecastRange
Back-tested accuracy
70%
70%
Forecast accuracy reported for an AU/NZ importer with ~4,500 SKUs
15%
Projected inventory reduction for the same business
1 week
To deploy after a successful proof of concept
Sound familiar?
Most demand planning pain isn't the forecast. It's everything around it.
Whether you're still in spreadsheets or paying for a platform you've outgrown, these are the problems we hear most.
“We're paying for features we never use.”
“Go-live is a year away.”
“Our planners still live in Excel.”
“Nobody trusts the number.”
“Our slow movers break every model.”
“We're locked in, and the renewal price just went up.”
What it's costing you
Every month with a weak forecast ties up cash you can't get back.
Forecast error doesn't stay in the planning team. It shows up as stock in the warehouse, emergency freight, missed orders and planners working late. Even a modest lift in accuracy can flow straight to lower inventory, better service and stronger margin.
The quickest way to know what's possible is to test it on your own data.
Your data is anonymised and encrypted. A data sharing agreement is available on request.
Time and investment
Enterprise capability without the enterprise price tag.
SL Demand Planner compared with typical planning tool tiers
Entry-level tools
Mid-tier platforms
Enterprise suites
SL Demand Planner
Typical time to go-live
~3 months
3–9 months
6–18 months
1 week
Relative cost
$
$$–$$$
$$$$
$
Commercial commitment
Annual subscription
1–3 year terms
Multi-year minimums common
Month to month, no lock-in
Try before you buy on your data
Sometimes
Rarely free
Usually paid pilot
Free 1-week POC
Slow-moving and lumpy SKUs
Varies
Varies
Strong but complex
Model chosen per SKU
Planner experience
Simple
Moderate learning curve
Steep learning curve
Excel-like
Data connection today
ERP connectors
ERP connectors
Custom integration project
Excel upload today, ERP connectors on roadmap
Comparison prepared by Supply Logis from published market research and third-party benchmarks. Capabilities, prices and timelines vary by vendor and scope.
1 week · $0 · No contract · No obligation · Data anonymised and encrypted
Real results
Proven where off-the-shelf forecasting usually breaks.
Importer-distributor · Australia & New Zealand
~4,500 SKUs. Quarterly sea freight lead times. Lumpy, project-driven demand.
Result: Forecast accuracy reported at 70%. Inventory projected to reduce by 15%. A live planning tool the client now runs independently.
Wholesale distribution business
Manual demand and replenishment planning was stretching a small team and creating key-person risk.
Result: AI-augmented demand and replenishment planning at around 20% of the cost of an equivalent in-house team.
Tier 1 telecommunications provider
New S&OP framework plus inventory and demand planning redesign. (Pre-dates SL Demand Planner; shows the expertise behind it.)
Result: ~$110M working capital released.
Is this right for you?
Built for businesses that need more than Excel, but less than a mega-suite.
A great fit if you:
Manage roughly 1,000 to 50,000+ active SKUs
Are a distributor, wholesaler, importer or manufacturer
Forecast in spreadsheets or a basic ERP module today
Have a planning platform coming up for renewal, or one your team avoids using
Have long lead times, long-tail ranges or lumpy demand
Probably not the right fit if you:
Need store-level retail replenishment across hundreds of stores
Need live ERP integration on day one (Excel upload is used today)
No big commitment, ever
Happy with the results? Deploy in 1 week.
1 week
Commercial setup and deploy
Month to month
Subscription, not a large upfront commitment
No lock-ins
Stay because it works, not because a contract says so
Your data stays yours.
Questions we hear
Straight answers.
What is AI demand planning software?
AI demand planning software predicts how much of each product your customers will buy, so you can plan stock, purchasing and production. SL Demand Planner tests several forecasting models on every SKU, picks the best one for that item's demand pattern, then combines it with your team's market knowledge and supply constraints.
How much does demand planning software cost in Australia?
It varies widely. Entry-level tools are usually the cheapest, while enterprise suites often cost hundreds of thousands of dollars a year before implementation fees. SL Demand Planner is priced as a month-to-month subscription at a fraction of enterprise cost. We'll share exact pricing for your SKU count after the POC.
What data do I need for the free proof of concept?
Standard Excel exports of your sales history (2 to 3 years is ideal, less can still work) and your product list, plus a 10-minute survey. No system access or IT project is needed.
How long does it take to see results?
You'll have your POC results within 1 week of us receiving your data. If you go ahead, you can deploy in 1 week.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Your data is anonymised and encrypted, used only for your POC, and a data sharing agreement is available on request.
What happens after the POC? Is there any obligation?
None. We walk you through the results and you decide. If it's not right for you, that's the end of it. We only ask for honest feedback and permission to share anonymised results.
Can it handle slow-moving and intermittent products?
Yes. This is where many tools struggle and where SL Demand Planner is strongest. It classifies each SKU by demand pattern and uses methods designed for intermittent and lumpy demand.
We already have a demand planning tool. Can we test against it?
Yes, and we encourage it. Share your current forecast and we'll compare accuracy side by side, so you can make a fact-based decision before your next renewal.
Do we need to replace our ERP?
No. SL Demand Planner works alongside your existing ERP. Today data is loaded from Excel exports, with direct ERP connectors on our roadmap.
Free proof of concept
See how accurate your forecast could be. In one week. For free.
Tell us a little about your business and we'll be in touch within one business day with next steps and the data template.