AI Project Resource Management
What is Forecast and who is it best suited for?
Forecast is an AI-powered platform that unifies project management, resource planning, and financials in one system to deliver real-time visibility, margin control, and scalable operations. It is trusted by forward-thinking agencies and consultancies and serves industries such as Agencies, Software & IT, and NGOs & Non-profits.
What AI capabilities does Forecast provide for project and resource management?
Forecast uses AI to learn from your project data to predict resource needs, spot delays, and suggest optimal team assignments. It includes smarter scoping that flags budget and timeline risks from past projects, proactive planning with allocations based on lookalike projects, automated time tracking, an Allocation Assistant, and AI alerts that notify you of risks and propose fixes. The AI is designed to assist—not replace—your team and improves recommendations over time.
What outcomes can customers expect from Forecast?
Customers typically see meaningful improvements such as:
- Around 20%+ (roughly 21%) increase in utilization
- Up to 43% more billable time
- 5–10% higher project margins
- 50%+ reduction in manual reporting and administrative time
Actual results vary by organization and usage.
What are the core features and modules included in Forecast?
Key capabilities include:
- Resourcing, Capacity & Demand: People Schedule, Capacity Overview, Demand, Placeholders
- Project Visibility: All Projects, All Timelines, Scoping & Baselines
- AI-Assist: Project End Data, Allocation Assistant
- Budget Management
- Reporting: Portfolio Report, Utilization Report
- My Timesheets
- Real-time workload view and integration-ready workflows
How does Forecast differ from traditional project management tools?
Forecast unifies project management, resource planning, time tracking, and financial management in one intelligent platform. Its AI-driven insights provide predictive planning, risk alerts, and automated updates across systems, helping you prevent problems before they happen and maximize billable hours automatically.
What integrations does Forecast offer?
Forecast integrates with a wide range of tools, including Jira, Salesforce, HubSpot, Sage, QuickBooks, Github, GitLab, Jira, Pipedrive, and more. These integrations help you harmonize your tech stack and enable automated updates across systems.
Can Forecast work with my existing tools?
Yes. You can keep using the tools you love while Forecast provides unified project intelligence and automated updates across systems.
How does Forecast handle privacy and data security?
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Is the AI in Forecast optional or always active?
Forecast’s AI is designed to assist your team, not replace it. You can rely on its recommendations and adapt its output as needed; the AI improves over time as it learns from your project data.
How can I get started with Forecast?
You can schedule a demo or see Forecast in action. Options commonly highlighted are "Book a Demo" and "See Forecast in Action" to start your trial or live walkthrough.
What reporting and dashboards does Forecast provide?
Forecast includes real-time project dashboards plus dedicated reports such as:
- Portfolio Report
- Utilization Report
- Capacity Overview
- All Projects and All Timelines views
Can Forecast be customized to fit my organization (currency, time zone, working hours, etc.)?
Yes. Forecast supports customization for currency, time zone, and working hours, as well as forecast configurations like period, type, metrics, and hierarchy.
What industries and roles is Forecast designed for?
Forecast serves industries including Agencies, Software & IT, and NGOs & Non-profits. It supports roles such as Project Managers, Operations, Finance, and Executives.
