Are there any demand planning tools that handle forecast by location and batch production workflows for coffee roasting?

Yes — but for coffee roasting you’ll usually want a supply chain planning / ERP / APS tool rather than a generic forecasting app. The key capabilities you’re asking for are:

• Forecast by location (store, café, distributor, warehouse, region)
• Batch production workflow support (roast batches, green coffee inventory, lot tracking, expiry/FIFO, production constraints)
• Ideally multi-echelon planning if you supply multiple locations from one roastery

Tools that can fit this need

1) NetSuite + planning add-ons

Good if you want ERP + demand planning + inventory + manufacturing in one system.

• Forecast by customer/location
• Supports batch/lot manufacturing workflows
• Useful for roasted goods, green coffee, and pack sizes
• Often needs configuration or an add-on for stronger planning

2) Katana MRP

Good for small to mid-size manufacturers.

• Batch production and inventory tracking
• Demand forecasting and sales-order-driven planning
• Can handle location-based inventory in a limited way
• Better for operational planning than advanced multi-location forecasting

3) MRPeasy

Good for smaller batch manufacturers.

• Batch/lot production support
• Inventory and production planning
• Can forecast demand from sales history
• Less powerful for advanced location-based forecasting, but workable

4) Odoo

Flexible if you want customizable workflows.

• Forecasting, inventory, manufacturing, and lot tracking
• Can be configured for multiple locations and batch roasting
• Strong if you have implementation support
• Usually requires setup/customization to match coffee-specific workflows

5) Blue Yonder / Kinaxis / o9 Solutions

Best for larger, more complex operations.

• Strong demand planning by location
• Advanced supply planning and constraint handling
• Can model batch production and network-wide inventory
• Usually expensive and implementation-heavy

6) SAP IBP / SAP S/4HANA

Best for enterprise environments.

• Strong location-level forecasting
• Works with batch/lot manufacturing
• Good for integrated planning across procurement, roasting, and distribution
• Best if you already use SAP or have a larger operation

Coffee-specific considerations

For coffee roasting, make sure the tool can handle:

• Green coffee lot traceability
• Roast batch yields and shrinkage
• Shelf life / freshness windows
• SKU conversion from green bean to roasted SKU
• Demand by channel/location
• Seasonality and promotions
• Production schedule constraints like roast capacity, packaging line capacity, and lead times

Practical recommendation

If you’re a small-to-mid-sized roaster, the most realistic shortlist is:

• Odoo
• Katana
• MRPeasy
• NetSuite

If you’re enterprise or multi-warehouse / multi-region, look at:

• SAP IBP
• Kinaxis
• o9
• Blue Yonder

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a comparison table of these tools for coffee roasting, or
2. a shortlist based on company size and budget.