Clean Air Limited: Forecasting for a Better Future

In January 2024, the general manager of Sourcing and Supply Chain at Clean Air Limited, an emission control systems manufacturer based in India, was tasked with developing a scientific method to help the company meet its objectives. He aimed to stabilize the cash flow at his company by bringing in standard sourcing and inventory practices. After enrolling in the Executive Program in Supply Chain and Logistics at the Central Institute of Management and Consulting, he was introduced to fundamental demand forecasting procedures and techniques. He then decided to apply those sourcing practices at Clean Air Limited. The numerical analysis he prepared revolved around the demand forecasting of items with seasonality and trend patterns, which he converted into a master production scheduling plan.