Unified Data Management
DDM+ brings planning, execution, and operational data into a single view — so every team is working from the same picture, not reconciling separate spreadsheets.
Demand Driven Manufacturing+ (DDM+)
DDM+
Traditional production planning systems struggle to keep pace when demand shifts faster than your planning cycle can respond. When supply is unpredictable and customer requirements change at short notice, the gap between plan and reality grows — and so do costs. DDM+ gives planning teams the real-time demand signals and AI-driven decision support to close that gap, without replacing your existing ERP.
DDM+: a fundamental shift from forecast-driven to demand-driven planning
DDM+ is not just an improvement to traditional planning — it is a different approach entirely. Conventional MRP relies on forecasts that are always partially wrong. DDM+ responds to actual demand signals, connecting planning, procurement, production scheduling, and shop-floor execution in a single, responsive system — giving complete visibility from S&OP through to manufacturing execution. At the centre of that intelligence is LumiVMᴸᴹ, sedApta Suite's AI-powered virtual manager, which anticipates demand shifts, flags potential disruptions, and automates routine planning decisions so your team can focus on the exceptions that matter.
Key Features
AI-powered demand forecasting
DDM+ uses machine learning to detect demand patterns and flag likely shortfalls or surpluses before they affect production schedules — giving planners time to act rather than react.
Real-time planning and execution synchronisation
DDM+ keeps demand signals and production schedules aligned in real time — reducing the inventory buffers that build up when planning and execution fall out of step.
AI-driven automation
DDM+ automates routine planning and replenishment tasks — freeing planners to focus on the exceptions and decisions that actually need human judgement.
?Integration of Endogenous and Exogenous Variables
DDM+ incorporates both internal operational data and external signals — such as market trends, supplier lead times, and seasonal factors — to improve forecast accuracy beyond what historical sales data alone can achieve.
Advanced MRP Planning and Management Features
DDM+ offers advanced planning and logistics management features.
Multi-Scenario Simulation Capabilities
DDM+ allows for the simulation of complex scenarios and the analysis of the impact of variables.