Demand Planning Courses That Scale With Your Supply Chain Team

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Demand Planning Training That Sharpens Forecasting, Agility, and Accuracy

Demand planning isn't just a spreadsheet exercise; it's the nerve center of your supply chain. We equip your teams with forecasting mastery, scenario thinking, and error reduction tools that drive agility from planning to execution. Here's what they'll master.

Forecasting Fundamentals That Fit the Real World

• Demand Forecasting
  Learn how to apply both qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods using real-world scenarios so your team knows when to trust the data, when to trust the experts, and when to challenge both.
• Quantitative Forecasting
  Master core techniques like moving averages, exponential smoothing, and trend analysis, learning not just how they work, but when (and when not) to use them.
• Qualitative Forecasting
  Gain confidence using judgment-based methods like the Delphi technique, customer surveys, and executive opinions to refine forecasts for new products or uncertain conditions.

Building Resilience Into the Forecasting Process

• Forecasting Process Optimization
  Identify and correct the root causes of forecasting inaccuracies. Equip planners to influence upstream decisions and improve how forecasts are built, reviewed, and applied across functions.
• Consensus Forecasting
  Learn how to blend top-down, bottom-up, and cross-functional inputs into a single, unified demand plan that supports better S&OP and MRP outcomes.
• Forecast Accuracy & Bias
  Measure the right errors in the right ways. Explore forecast bias, MAPE, and other key metrics, and learn how to fix deviations before they impact inventory or service levels.

Advanced Techniques for High-Impact Forecasting

• Time Series Forecasting
  Level up with Holt's method, Holt-Winters, and damped trends explained with simple logic and full worked examples so teams can apply them with confidence, not confusion.
• Regression-Based Forecasting
  Use simple and multiple regression models to identify causal drivers like promotions or economic trends, and improve forecast reliability in complex environments.
• New Product Forecasting (NPI)
  Plan demand for new launches using the Bass diffusion model, expert input, and market intelligence so your product introductions don't derail the supply chain.

Demand Metrics That Drive Better Decisions

• Agility & Asset Efficiency
  Track and improve the metrics that matter. From inventory turns to forecast accuracy, your team will know how demand planning ties directly to performance, profitability, and customer trust.