Launch New SKU

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Confido enables users to Launch New SKUs and forecasting the ordering patterns of new distribution as well as steady state. Launch New SKUs can be accessed through the Quick Actions menu for all sales users,

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Pipefills

Initially a distributor will order much more than usual as they are attempting to fill the shelves of stores and build up safety stock. Confido incorporates this as Pipefill, an order adjustment used to to fill the initial shelves.

Ramp Period

For velocity, customers won’t initially pull as much product off the shelf since it takes a while for customers to become aware of the product. Confido incorporates a ramp period to account for number of weeks that it will take to reach the target velocity on the shelf.

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Let's walk through it!

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After the information is inputted, Confido will display a table that details the impact that the new SKU launch has on the sales forecast, as well as the impact of the Pipefill on the Ship-to forecast.