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Production planning and forecasting in 1C:ERP
24.11.2025
Effective production planning with 1C:ERP: from forecasting to results
Cutting costs by 30% through automated production planning
Learn how a modern production planning system helps industrial companies cut costs, improve turnover, and deliver orders on time
Get a free consultationWhat is production forecasting, and why does it matter?
Forecasting production requirements is the process of determining what, how much, and when to produce to meet customer demand at optimal cost.
Lower costs
Minimizing the cost of storing raw materials and finished goods by optimizing inventory turnover
Faster capital turnover
Money is not “frozen” in excess stock but works to grow the business
Meeting commitments
No missed deliveries due to shortages of materials or production capacity
Load optimization
Even loading of shops and equipment for maximum efficiency
Key objects of production planning and management
1 Demand for finished goods
Forecasting sales volume and building a production plan based on market demand
2 Material requirements (MRP)
Calculating the raw materials and components needed to fulfill the production plan
3 Production capacity (CRP)
Assessing equipment load and determining whether the plan is feasible
4 Labor resources
Planning requirements for staff, shifts, and specialists
How does the production planning system in 1C:ERP work?
A powerful demand forecasting tool
- Automatic forecasts based on historical sales and shipment data
- Modern algorithms: “Moving average,” “Exponential smoothing,” and “Holt-Winters seasonality”
- Factoring in seasonality, trends, and market changes
- Flexible forecast entry and adjustment based on expert judgment
- Multiple planning scenarios (pessimistic, optimistic, baseline)
End-to-end material requirements planning (MRP)
- Automatic calculation of material requirements across all bill of materials (BOM) levels
- Factoring in current stock, materials already on order, and existing reservations
- Factoring in production and procurement lead times for accurate planning
- Deep detail — the system calculates requirements down to the smallest components
Capacity requirements planning (CRP)
- Visualization of the load on equipment, machines, and work centers
- Early detection of “bottlenecks” and capacity overloads
- Balancing the production load for optimal use of resources
- Ability to model different load scenarios
S&OP business process (sales and operations planning)
1C:ERP supports a full coordinated planning cycle:
- Sales forecast entry — the sales department prepares the initial forecast
- Capacity check — assessing whether the plan is realistic
- Consensus meeting — an iterative process of adjusting the plan
- Final plan approval — the basis for operational planning and procurement
Real-life case studies: implementing a production planning system
Automating operation-level planning at one of the largest plants in the machinery industry
Objective: Optimize production planning at a large machinery manufacturer
Results: 18% shorter production cycle, 32% less work in progress
View the case study →Production planning for two plants of an industrial rubber products holding
Objective: Bring the two plants into a single planning environment
Results: A unified planning system for both plants, 27% less inter-operation inventory
View the case study →Operation-level planning at a foundry
Objective: Improve the accuracy and efficiency of operational planning
Results: Planning accuracy raised to 94%, shift assignments prepared 5 times faster
View the case study →Benefits of automating production forecasting in 1C:ERP
End-to-end transparency
From the sales forecast to the requirement for a specific material — all information in a single system
Lower inventory
No more overstock or shortages, thanks to accurate planning
Less manual work
Automation of complex calculations that would take days in Excel
Greater flexibility
Rapid response to changes in demand and prompt replanning
Additional system capabilities
- Stock level management — automatic control of minimum and maximum inventory levels
- ABC-XYZ analysis — classifying items for different management strategies
- KPI monitoring — tracking key metrics: plan fulfillment, turnover, and forecast accuracy
Start your journey to efficient production today
Implementing a modern production planning system is not an expense but an investment in the stability and growth of your business. We will help you:
- Implement 1C:ERP tailored to the specifics of your production
- Set up forecasting and planning processes
- Train your staff to work in the new system
- Provide 24/7 technical support
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Who needs it most: batch producers, make-to-order plants, and companies with complex supply chains