Why ClimaChain is the future of better demand forecasting

The climate doesn’t just change the weather—it changes everything.

Today, we’re thrilled to introduce ClimaChain, Ambee’s latest innovation that brings hyperlocal climate intelligence into inventory and demand planning.

Businesses across industries are grappling with disruptions caused by shifting climate patterns—longer allergy seasons, unpredictable air quality spikes, and erratic weather events. These environmental changes don’t just affect consumers—they create ripple effects that make it harder for companies to forecast demand and manage inventory effectively.

For pharmaceutical brands, this often means stockouts during critical allergy seasons or warehouses overflowing with unused products when demand unexpectedly drops. That’s where ClimaChain comes in.

Why ClimaChain matters

At Ambee, we’ve been solving complex climate challenges since 2017. Our hyperlocal data has helped industries make smarter decisions, from precision marketing to clinical trial optimization.

One of our first breakthroughs was in healthcare. By helping pharmaceutical companies track hyperlocal pollen levels and air quality, we enabled precision marketing for allergy medications and improved health outcomes. But the more we worked with these companies, the more we realized something bigger:

The environment wasn’t just changing healthcare outcomes— it was disrupting entire supply chains.

Here’s what we uncovered:

• Allergy seasons are becoming longer and more severe, driven by climate change. (Harvard)
• Pollution spikes, heat waves, and unexpected rainstorms disrupt demand patterns and make them volatile. 

For companies managing allergy products like antihistamines and nasal sprays, it’s becoming harder to predict demand. And that leads to major headaches:

• Shelves are empty when consumers need relief the most (stockouts).
• Warehouses are full of excess inventory when demand drops (overstock).
• The impact? Missed opportunities and lost revenue.

Allergy brands lose ~10% of potential annual revenue because they can’t match supply with demand. Our research showed that 80% of missed sales in allergy-related products could be traced back to pollen levels—a factor that traditional forecasting tools simply don’t account for.

This problem isn’t just about inventory mismanagement. It’s about missing the climate data that could solve it.

What ClimaChain does

ClimaChain was designed to bridge this gap, bringing hyperlocal climate intelligence directly into your demand planning strategy. It helps businesses:

• Forecast demand accurately.
• Reduce costly stockouts and overstock.
• Respond to climate-driven demand shifts in time.

How ClimaChain works

At its core, ClimaChain combines two critical data streams:

1. Ambee’s environmental data: Hyperlocal insights into pollen, air quality, and weather patterns.
2. Your existing sales and inventory data: Historical sales and SKU-level inventory data from your system.

Using advanced analytics, ClimaChain delivers rolling 4-week demand forecasts that will help you align inventory with actual consumer needs.

Key features

• Climate-enabled demand forecasting: Rolling 30-day forecasts at the store and SKU level, integrating climate insights with your historical sales data.
• Smart inventory analytics: Analyze past stockouts, overstock, and understock at the store-SKU level to refine your future inventory strategies.
• Visual climate insights: Interactive heatmaps make it easy to see how pollen, air quality, and weather are shaping demand at a hyperlocal level.

Proven results

Early adopters of ClimaChain are already seeing impressive results:

• 40% improvement in forecast accuracy: With climate-driven insights, businesses are better prepared for demand shifts.
• 30% fewer stockouts: Products are on the shelves when consumers need them most.
• 5% reduction in excess inventory during off-season: Resulting in decreased inventory load and increased inventory turns.

We’re proud to be already partnering with industry leaders to help them solve these challenges. And as a trusted name in climate intelligence, we’re delivering results you can rely on.

Ready to transform your inventory strategy?

The climate is already changing consumer demand. The question is: are you ready for it?

With ClimaChain, you can stay ahead. Don’t let unpredictable pollen surges or pollution spikes disrupt your supply chain. Equip your business with the insights it needs to thrive in a climate-driven world.