Introduction to Demand PlanningUnderstanding Demand Planning Concepts Importance of Accurate Demand Forecasting
Gathering Historical Data Data Cleansing and Validation Setting Up Data Sources
Types of Forecasting Methods (e.g., Time Series, Causal) Creating and Analyzing Forecast Models Customizing Forecasting Parameters
Integrating Market Intelligence Facilitating Collaboration with Sales and Marketing Handling Consensus Demand Planning
Data Collection and Preparation
Statistical Forecasting
Collaborative Demand Planning
Introduction to Supply PlanningUnderstanding Supply Planning Concepts Importance of Supply Planning in the Supply Chain
Creating Supply Plans from Demand Forecasts Managing Production and Procurement Capacity Planning and Resource Allocation
Understanding Different Planning Strategies (Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, etc.) Implementing Hybrid Planning Approaches Using Multi-Level Planning Techniques
Identifying Supply Chain Disruptions Exception Handling Strategies Adjusting Plans Based on Real-Time Data
Supply Planning Process
Planning Strategies
Managing Exceptions
Overview of Inventory ManagementImportance of Inventory Management in Supply Chains Setting Inventory Policies and Safety Stock Levels
Techniques for Optimizing Inventory Levels Analyzing Inventory Turnover and Performance Managing Obsolescence and Slow-Moving Stock
Integrating SPP with SAP MM and EWM Managing Inventory Transactions and Movement
Inventory Optimization
Integration with Inventory Management
Enhancing CollaborationImportance of Collaboration in Supply Chain Planning Tools for Facilitating Communication Among Stakeholders
Utilizing Collaborative Planning Platforms Implementing Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Features
Web-Based Collaboration Tools Sharing Data Across Supply Chain Partners
Sharing Demand and Supply Information
Real-Time Collaboration Techniques
Reporting in SAP SPPOverview of Reporting Tools Generating Standard and Custom Reports
Defining KPIs for Demand and Supply Planning Analyzing Planning Performance Metrics
Utilizing Data Visualization Tools Conducting Root Cause Analysis for Planning Issues
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Data Analysis Techniques
