We have collected published articles and white papers on topics related to our software products and forecasting, planning, and inventory optimization issues. We've reproduced copies of those articles and white papers for your interest here.

		"Power Up: Build-to-order manufacturer gains control with comprehensive forecasting solution" Read how Vicor Corporation, a BTO manufacturer of power conversion products for the electronics OEM market, has greatly enhanced its forecasting and planning process by integrating SmartForecasts with the company's PeopleSoft ERP system. Learn how the forecasting solution helps Vicor's decision makers pursue strategic objectives, including an increase in on-time delivery performance of 10% and a reduction in inventories of 20%.
		"Smooth Ride: Forecasting solution improves product deployment and reduces transportation costs" See how Prevost Parts, a division of Canadian bus manufacturer Prevost Car, has used SmartForecasts to improve inventory allocation and distribution effectiveness in the North American aftermarket for its 25,000 motorcoach and urban bus parts. Learn about Prevost Parts' evaluation criteria in selecting SmartForecasts over five other applications considered, and the importance of Smart's unique intermittent demand forecasting capability in solving Prevost's forecasting and safety stock estimation problems.
		"Sweet Spot: The relationship between forecasting and optimal stocking levels" by Charles Smart, president of Smart Software. Read how forecasting and setting optimal inventory stocking levels are related processes, and getting the two "in sync" can result in dramatic bottom-line improvement. Also, learn how software solutions that use statistical optimization techniques can go a long way toward accurately setting stocking levels.
		"Prevost Parts increases replacement part availability and reduces inventory through improved demand forecasting" by Alex Daudelin. Read an article about how Prevost Parts, the parts division of Canadian bus manufacturer Prevost Car, uses SmartForecasts to more effectively distribute replacement parts for the North American motorcoach and transit bus markets. Learn why the company selected SmartForecasts over SAP's demand planning application and now expects both a 25% increase in forecast accuracy and close to a 20% reduction in inventory stocking levels.
		“Accurate Intermittent Demand Forecasting for Inventory Planning: New Technologies and Dramatic Results” by Charles Smart, president of Smart Software. Read this white paper that was originally presented in a slightly different form at the APICS 2002 International Conference and Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee. It is reproduced here with permission of APICS and is published in the APICS 2002 International Conference Proceedings.
		"The Right Tools" by Charles Smart, president of Smart Software. Learn how the right statistical forecasting tools combined with collaborative inputs from management, salespeople and customers can greatly improve forecast accuracy and streamline a company's demand planning process.
		"Forecasting-As Important as Ever" by Charles Smart, president of Smart Software. Read why demand forecasting is still essential in this new manufacturing age.
		"A better crystal ball" by Charles Smart, president of Smart Software. Read a Web-exclusive article about how forecasting applications are adapting to shorter product life cycles and build-to-order trends.
		"Bootstrap Your Way to Better Forecasts" by Charles Smart, president of Smart Software. Learn about Smart Software's new forecasting method to address the multi-million dollar problem of planning intermittent, slow-moving demand.
		"Demand Forecasting: Reduce risks with accurate forecasts" by Nelson Hartunian, vice president of Smart Software. Find out more about the brisk pace of forecasting technology innovation.