Demand & Consumption
View consumption patterns and demand trends to understand what’s being consumed and inform planning decisions.
Overview
The Demand & Consumption view helps you:
- View consumption by product, location, and channel
- See demand trends over time
- Identify high-consumption items
- Compare consumption across locations
- Support forecasting and planning
Consumption Views
By Product
View consumption by product:
- Total Consumption: Total quantity consumed
- Consumption Rate: Rate of consumption (units per day/week/month)
- Consumption Trends: Trends over time
- Peak Consumption: Peak consumption periods
By Location
View consumption by location:
- Location Consumption: Consumption by location
- Location Trends: Consumption trends by location
- Location Comparison: Compare consumption across locations
By Channel
View consumption by channel:
- Channel Consumption: Consumption by channel
- Channel Trends: Consumption trends by channel
- Channel Comparison: Compare consumption across channels
Demand Signals
Identify demand signals:
- Increasing Demand: Products with increasing consumption
- Decreasing Demand: Products with decreasing consumption
- Seasonal Patterns: Seasonal consumption patterns
- Demand Spikes: Unusual demand spikes
Filters and Time Ranges
Filter consumption data by:
- Time Range: Select date range for analysis
- Product: Filter by product or category
- Location: Filter by location
- Channel: Filter by channel
Common Workflows
Understanding Consumption Patterns
- Navigate to Sense → Demand & Consumption
- Select a time range (e.g., last 30 days)
- Review consumption by product, location, or channel
- Identify patterns and trends
Identifying High-Consumption Items
- Navigate to Sense → Demand & Consumption
- Sort by consumption rate
- Review high-consumption items
- Use for planning and replenishment
Comparing Consumption Across Locations
- Navigate to Sense → Demand & Consumption
- Select multiple locations
- Compare consumption patterns
- Use insights for inventory allocation
Related Pages
Permissions & Roles
Demand & Consumption viewing requires analytics.read or inventory.read permission. Consumption data is derived from inventory transactions.
