Supply Chain Fundamentals: Demand Planning

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Overview

Supply Chain Fundamentals: Demand Planning

Course Description

An organization's success depends on the principles of effective supply and demand. Gain knowledge of the basics of demand planning and the role of demand planning within an organization’s overall supply chain. This fundamental course includes presentations of the key elements of demand planning, including its principles, tools and techniques, contemporary approaches, and metrics and roles. Discover the interaction between demand and order management, as well as how to effectively communicate and manage demand.

This course is also available as a private or corporate offering. Visit the Supply Chain and Logistics Corporate Training page to learn more.

Course Content

INTRODUCTION TO DEMAND PLANNING

INTERACTION BETWEEN DEMAND MANAGEMENT AND ORDER MANAGEMENT

DEMAND PLANNING PRINCIPLES

DEMAND PLANNING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

COMMUNICATING AND MANAGING DEMAND

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO DEMAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Requirements & Materials

Important Information

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After you complete your registration follow the "How to Access Your Course Content" instructions which display on the session details (summary) page for this course.

This is a self-paced online course.  You may register anytime while registration is open and will have access to the course through the published "Access Ends" date.

Materials

Required

  • Computer with speakers to access online content

Provided

  • Access to online course content and optional reading materials until the course end date

Session Details

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for individuals working in or interested in working in the demand planning space. Other individuals working in the supply chain can also benefit. Typical titles include supply chain managers, inventory planners, order management supervisors, demand planners, supply planners, forecast analysts, and forecasting managers.

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What You Will Learn

  • Demand planning
  • Demand and order management
  • The role of e-commerce technologies
  • Forecasting and inventory control
  • Independent versus dependent demand
Supply chain professionals collaborating in warehouse

How You Will Benefit

  • Explain the causes and impacts of variability or uncertainty.
  • Discuss the basic types of forecasting techniques, such as reorder points, Economic Order Quantity, lead times, and technology uses.
  • Discuss the key aspects of gaining demand consensus within an organization.
  • Describe Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR), how it works, and its benefits.
  • Discuss pull systems versus push systems.
  • Explain the concept of demand shaping.
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I am really impressed with the scope of subjects covered and the practical case studies in diverse sectors from health, education, and other public sector projects.

- Kenny Onasanya
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