Essentials of Demand Planning Tools

Essentials of Demand Planning Tools equips participants with the critical skills necessary for effective demand forecasting and planning in retail, trade, and logistics. This course emphasizes practical applications through project-based learning, allowing participants to engage with real-world scenarios and tools that drive demand planning success. Participants will gain hands-on experience with various demand planning software and methodologies, enhancing their ability to make data-driven decisions that optimize inventory management and improve customer satisfaction.
The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of demand planning processes, including quantitative and qualitative forecasting methods, inventory control techniques, and collaborative planning strategies. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to implement demand planning tools effectively and contribute to their organization’s strategic objectives. The final project will require learners to apply their knowledge to a case study, presenting their findings and recommendations for demand planning improvements, with opportunities to publish results in Cademix Magazine.
Introduction to Demand Planning and its Importance
Overview of Demand Forecasting Techniques
Quantitative Methods: Time Series Analysis and Regression
Qualitative Methods: Market Research and Expert Opinions
Inventory Management Fundamentals
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR)
Demand Planning Software Tools: Features and Applications
Analyzing Historical Sales Data for Forecasting
Creating and Interpreting Demand Forecast Reports
Final Project: Case Study on Demand Planning Improvement

To equip participants with the skills to effectively utilize demand planning tools and methodologies in a professional setting.

Graduates, job seekers, business professionals, and optionally researchers or consultants.

Basic understanding of supply chain management or retail operations.