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Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain SCM-009

Demand Planning and Forecasting

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

Programme at a glance
ReferenceSCM-009
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

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.

What you will gain

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.

01 · Who Should Attend

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.

02 · Programme Methodology

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.

03 · Learning Outcomes

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.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

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

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

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

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for Financial Analysis & Modelling

Financial statement normalization

Profitability analysis

Liquidity analysis

Leverage and solvency

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in Demand Planning

Efficiency ratios

Trend and common-size analysis

Forecast drivers

Integrated financial models

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in Demand Planning and Forecasting

Scenario analysis

Sensitivity analysis

Break-even and contribution analysis

Cash-flow modelling

Day
05
Module 5

Demand Planning and Forecasting: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Valuation inputs

Model structure and auditability

Assumption governance

Forecast accuracy

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

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European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

39cities
20countries

Final venue, dates and trainer are confirmed when the session is scheduled.