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By now I am sure you have been asked about your company’s forecast for 2026 for the material you buy from ARP. In fact, you have probably been asked MULTIPLE times! But why is your forecast so important for us?
First, we need to provide a forecast to our suppliers. Our partners need to plan production schedules, labor, transportation, etc. Having a forecast for what grades of material we will be buying each month strengthens our relationships with our partners, as well as insures we will have material when you need it!
Second, your forecast helps our purchasing department make decisions on what material to bring into our warehouses. ARP can have adequate inventory levels and prevent under- or over-stocking material.
Thank you for your forecast, but where are your orders?
At the end of the day, your forecast is important in our decisions. But forecasts can only be used as guidelines. We need your purchase order. Having orders in our ERP system lets us know what the actual demand is and when material is needed. This in tandem with your forecast assists purchasing on when to buy material and which warehouse to have it sent to.

We appreciate your business and look forward to supplying you with material in 2026 and beyond!
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