Short-Term Demand: helpful in planning,
procurement, and scheduling. Covers up to three
months to one year. Involves raw materials, semi
finished products, and the number of units to be
produced, affecting scheduling.
Medium-Term Demand: Focuses on aggregate
output needed over 0 to 0 years. This involves
determining the general trend of demand for various
products.
Long-Term Demand: Strategic in nature, covering 0
to 0 years. This includes predicting trends in
technology and product demand. Involves aggregate
demand for different items and govern capacity
planning, plant location, and layout changes.