| 1. Review |
Run the report and isolate the highest-value exceptions. |
Planning / Operations |
Material issues identified within one review cycle. |
| 2. Validate |
Confirm whether the result reflects real business change, timing shift, or data-quality issue. |
Forecast owner |
Exceptions explained and documented. |
| 3. Act |
Translate validated findings into supply, capacity, purchasing, or governance actions. |
Cross-functional team |
Action owners assigned with due dates. |