SwitzerlandConstruction and engineering2025 – ongoingHolcim Group
Foresight AI demand and inventory planning
Holcim reported 16% better UK forecast accuracy after introducing Foresight
Problem
Holcim needed demand forecasts that supported production planning and inventory decisions across its markets.
Approach
Holcim launched Foresight in 2025. Its AI forecasting incorporated external indicators, including weather and GDP forecasts. Holcim said the tool was active in 30 markets and had reduced inventories and distribution costs.
Results
Takeaway
Holcim reported specific UK improvements alongside its wider rollout. It did not disclose equivalent results for every market.
Categories
- Size
- Large enterprise
- Industry
- Construction and engineering
- Business function
- Logistics and supply chain
- Innovation type
- Process innovation
- AI technology
- Predictive analytics and ML
- Adoption
- Built in-house
- Evidence
- Company's own claim
Sources
Source summaries
Holcim's logistics head described Foresight's launch and operation in 30 markets. She reported 16% better UK forecast accuracy against 2024 and an inventory reduction of 1 million tons.
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