We have received several queries about our next Advanced Demand Management workshop. Below are some of the FAQs:

What is “Advanced” about this workshop? The workshop content offer sessions on demand sensing, demand consensus, data analytics, statistical modeling and promotional planning. With technology at our finger tips it very important to stay close to the recent demand patterns. As part of the ‘Demand Sensing and Tracking’ module, we will answer the following questions –

  • How demand is tracking with respect to our submitted forecast?
  • What do we learn from extreme demand spikes – tracking higher than normal and tracking lower than normal?
  • Depending on industry and lead time, how do we adjust the future demand in response to extreme demand patterns?
  • Who are the players involved from the analytics front as well as from execution front?

Does your workshop bridge the gap between data analytics and demand planning? Yes! With everyone globally getting into the Big Data complexities, now almost all companies we have worked for have about four to five years of historical data available. Now the question is where to start digging into such massive amount of data. The “Advanced Demand Management workshop” will equip its attendees not only in analyzing the data but also in extracting resourceful information from the data in terms of the true demand, seasonality, identifying outliers, planning by exception.

What differentiate us from the others? Demand Planning LLC believes in “walking the walk instead of just talking the talk”! Our getting hands dirty format have help past attendees in applying the learning in their day-today job. You can read past attendees testimonials at – http://demandplanning.net/testimonials.htm

What does the price include?

  • Two days of live instructions
  • Statistical Forecasting Software trial license
  • Our course work binder
  • Access to related online e-learning modules
  • CDs containing the templates and exercises

Why is this a very important career enhancing workshop to attend? This workshop will give you –

  • A fresh perspective into data analytics
  • Ability to apply the statistical model for different product portfolios
  • Learn ways to calculate, interpret and present different performance errors
  • How to stay close to your demand signals?
  • Get skills you can use at work.
  • We will explain and demonstrate best practices in model selection, illustrate how to improve model quality, apply demand Consensus, demand planning in events, planning the product complexities and teach you how to leverage the forecast measurement process

Does the two day workshop contains topics related to forecasting of rarely used spare parts or not? Yes, we talk about models to forecast and stock for rarely used spare parts under event and promotional modeling otherwise known as intermittent demand. While the focus is on forecasting and modeling, our approach is to marry up the business problem with the technology.

Does the workshop cover promotional planning? Yes, in fact we will do an exercise to illustrate the promotional planning and event modeling.

Get Advanced in your planning approaches With content focused on Planning By Exception and Demand Consensus attendees can gauge their current practices and review areas of improvement.

Learn from industry experience We will bring practical examples from our consulting experience. We have consulted with clients in Consumer goods, Food and Beverage, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Heavy Manufacturing, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Oil and Gas etc.

Network with peers You will have the opportunity to meet, interact, and learn from other demand planners and forecasters with team challenges and networking exercises. Attending this workshop will introduce you to our vast network of supply chain professionals and career opportunities in India and abroad. This education is aimed at providing a skillset that is less explored in the world.

Add to your credentials Upon completion, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from Demand Planning LLC, attesting to your newly-acquired skills in Demand Planning and Forecasting. You will also get an opportunity to obtain additional resources to earn a certification in the future. Program is scheduled to take place in Mumbai. Look forward to seeing you in Mumbai in February 2016 or in Boston in May 2016. For list of upcoming training schedule – https://demandplanning.net/training-workshops.

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