Case Study: a global technology company improves inventory forecasting with an Excel plug-in from MAQ Software

Accurately Forecast Inventory Needs Using a Custom Plug-in

The global technology company faced challenges with its manual inventory forecasting process, which was time-consuming and relied on stale data from multiple Excel spreadsheets. To improve efficiency and accuracy, they partnered with MAQ Software to develop an automated solution.

MAQ Software designed a custom Excel plug-in that automated data collection and displayed accurate forecast numbers, enabling planners to update inventory and confirm orders easily. The solution featured role-based access for security and required minimal technical skills to operate. This resulted in more accurate forecasts, allowing the client to avoid over-ordering costs and better meet customer demand.