Improving Lead Times with Better Forecasting

I’ve been analyzing our inventory turnover rates and noticed a significant gap between our forecasted and actual demand. With our lead times averaging around 8 weeks, optimizing our forecasting methods could really improve our stock levels and reduce excess. Has anyone had success with specific tools or models in this area?

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