Supply Chain Fundamentals: Demand Planning

Overview

The Supply Chain Fundamentals: Demand Planning course from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) 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.

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.

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.