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SCM-009 Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
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Demand Planning and Forecasting

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Demand Planning and Forecasting.

Duration 5 days
Level Professional
Programme SCM-009
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY Executive & Professional Development www.kaizeneurope.academy
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Programme Overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Demand Planning and Forecasting. It develops practical capability in Financial Analysis & Modelling, Demand Planning through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

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Learning Objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Demand Planning and Forecasting.
Apply the principal methods and tools used in Demand Planning and Forecasting.
Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Demand Planning and Forecasting.
Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Demand Planning and Forecasting.
Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Demand Planning and Forecasting.

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve demand planning and forecasting or who need to build practical capability in this area.

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Demand Planning and Forecasting. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Demand Planning and Forecasting. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Demand Planning and Forecasting. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Demand Planning and Forecasting. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Demand Planning and Forecasting.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

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Course Outline

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Demand Planning and Forecasting: Foundations and Operating Context

  • Scope, terminology and professional context of Demand Planning and Forecasting
  • Current practices and emerging trends in Demand Planning and Forecasting
  • Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Demand Planning and Forecasting
  • Diagnostic assessment of current Demand Planning and Forecasting practices
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Core Methods and Tools for Financial Analysis & Modelling

  • Financial statement normalization
  • Profitability analysis
  • Liquidity analysis
  • Leverage and solvency
Day03

Applied Practice in Demand Planning

  • Efficiency ratios
  • Trend and common-size analysis
  • Forecast drivers
  • Integrated financial models
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Performance, Risk and Control in Demand Planning and Forecasting

  • Scenario analysis
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Break-even and contribution analysis
  • Cash-flow modelling
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Demand Planning and Forecasting: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

  • Valuation inputs
  • Model structure and auditability
  • Assumption governance
  • Forecast accuracy
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What You Will Receive

Programme learning materials
Practical resources and templates where applicable
Kaizen completion certificate
Participant support throughout the learning week
Kaizen European Academy

Executive & Professional Development across selected European destinations.

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Website: www.kaizeneurope.academy
Contact: www.kaizeneurope.academy/#contact