in Prophix allows you to learn from the past and make forecasting and re-forecasting a regular part of the
routine. Through inherent forecasting automation and user driven forecasting assumptions Prophix can help effectively manage the forecasting process across the enterprise.
Routine and scheduled re-forecasts
Consistently create re-forecasts within Prophix by automatically extracting and
consolidating actual and plan data through the Prophix carry forward and import data features. Extracting and compiling data on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis is no longer cumbersome or disconnected. Complex waterfall forecasts can be created with ease, providing timely and informative forecasted projections for immediate response and reaction.
One step forecast adjustments
Prophix centrally stores all
forecasting and business assumptions within Prophix account manager, Prophix account rule sets and Prophix process manager. Therefore, when changes are required, it only needs to happen once, not several times on individual worksheets and/or templates. When adjustments are made you can watch the effect cascade down through the organization and hit the bottom line; significantly reducing maintenance issues and saving time along the way.
User-defined driver-based forecasting
Forecast not only dollars but also units, square footage, headcount and other key financial drivers. Prophix does not lock you down by permitting only General Ledger account forecasting; Prophix templates are tailored to utilize key drivers financial and/or non-financial to increase forecast accuracy and understand the drivers of costs and revenue.
Continuous rolling and what-if scenarios
Prophix Version Manager combined with Prophix Delta Analysis provides an environment of dynamic rolling forecasts to ensure that your company's most recent results are factored into future plans. Rolling forecasts are continually updated as time rolls forward and adjustments are necessary; with the ability to create multiple what-if scenarios for comparison purposes along the way.
Leverage department assumptions
Prophix integrates data from multiple external systems so that managers can accurately forecast sales, inventory, expenses, and/or any financial levers based on different business functions. The responsibility of forecasting is on those who are most accountable with complete connection into the total corporate operational plan creating a holistic and detailed forecast for
analysis and review.
Full financial cycle forecasting
Prophix includes full financial cycle
forecasting, moving beyond simply Profit & Loss forecasting, to include Balance Sheet and Cash Flow and Revenue forecasting. Prophix creates the links between forward-looking data from core operations, and becomes the enabler to explain to stakeholders how the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements will be impacted.
Multi-user data entry – Rather than one person preparing a forecast, it can be a collaborative process in your organization. Multiple users can manage different elements of the forecast in a controlled fashion.
Easy-to-use Formula Editor – The PROPHIX
Forecasting Software Formula Editor makes it easy for users to create simple and complex formulas, which support quick re-forecasts that adjust to changing market conditions.
What-if analysis – Do you ever wonder what the impact of rolling out a new product line, or changing your supply chain would be. PROPHIX
Forecasting Software allows you to create detailed what-if analysis to determine the best course of action.
Ad hoc and dynamic capabilities – PROPHIX Delta Analysis provides an environment to create multiple forecasting scenarios and compare various versions on the fly.
Easy-to-use wizards – Easily create expense or sales forecasts and other projections using account budgets or actual data – or a calculated projection using various formulas.
ERP integration – PROPHIX
Forecasting Software easily integrates with financial and operational data from any ODBC-compliant system, such as your GL, ERP, and CRM. Accurately forecast sales, inventory, and/or expenses with confidence.