Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Integration o Must integrate into GP. Prefer to use the current flat files that are being used now to send data to. and from GP into the inventory forecasting system. OPS is open to looking at other integrations options as needed. o Must be able to refresh the inventory forecasting system from GP at least 4 times a day. o Must be able to send PO info back to GP as order is placed in the inventory forecasting system as close to real time as possible . • Usability and Forecasting o The ability to demand forecast with at least 2 years of data o Create a forecast based on: • Historical demand • Trends • Seasonality o The ability to build a forecast for a new item based on an old item o Exception signals (alerting of situations that are outside of the plan) o Ability to procure by Primary Vendor, but able to switch to secondary vendor o Able to show last 12 & 6-months sales at time of order without having to go to another screen o Ability to adjust the date to purchase if going on vacation for example.