Plan smarter with the DC Planned Orders Report
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, having the right product in the right place at the right time is more important than ever. That’s why Woolworths is continuing to invest in tools that support stronger, more collaborative demand planning — especially with our growing base of small and medium-sized Trade Partners.
One tool already making a difference is the Distribution Centre (DC) Planned Orders Report, which over 60% of Woolworths Trade Partners are now regularly using! This report is available via Partner Hub under the Replen Analytics section.
What is the DC Planned Orders Report?
The DC Planned Orders Report gives Trade Partners a view of Woolworths’ estimated volume requirements by SKU and Distribution Centre. It’s a valuable planning tool designed to help you forecast and manage your inventory more efficiently. We also have a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Planned Orders Report for our DSD suppliers, which shows our national estimated volumes by SKU.
Key features and benefits
- Visibility of future volume estimates by SKU and DC
- Downloadable reports for your internal use
- Available to all DC and DSD suppliers with Partner Hub access
- Can be used on its own for simpler portfolios, or as part of a broader planning approach for complex supplier ranges
Why use It?
Better forecasting
See our estimated order volumes to plan your production and distribution more confidently
Inventory optimisation
Reduce overstocking or understocking risks
Improved efficiency
Better align your supply chain activity with our expectations
Tailored to your business
Whether you manage two SKUs or a complex portfolio, the tool scales to your needs
For smaller Trade Partners or those on steady, everyday low price programs, this report may be your primary reference point. For larger suppliers, it’s best used in conjunction with collaboration sessions and other planning tools.
How to access the Report
If you’re a Trade Partner with access to Partner Hub, you can use the DC Planned Orders Report right now. It’s available to all registered users, not just admins, across both DC and DSD portfolios.
Need help?
If you’re having trouble accessing the Report or want to get the most out of the tool, help is available:
- For Partner Hub access issues: [email protected]
- For Demand Planning questions: [email protected]
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