For executives, managers and analysts who want to improve forecast accuracy, release cash and inventory and meet service level targets.
Cranfield's Supply Chain Planning Programme addresses the fundamental problems facing supply chain managers in the areas of demand planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation.
The course will enable you to improve the quality of your plans and identify other opportunities for cost reduction. Part One is about best practice demand planning and forecasting, part two is about improving turnaround and increasing customer service through inventory management techniques. It is ideal for executives who are responsible for supply chain planning, as well as managers and analysts who produce demand forecasts and inventory plans.
You will gain:
• Practical knowledge of demand planning, forecasting and inventory optimisation tools, techniques and systems
• The ability to identify the most appropriate forecast techniques for different types of products
• Improved understanding of how your inventory policy impacts on service and cost
• Effective strategies to deal with demand uncertainty
• Increased ability to lead or advise on strategies to improve the performance of demand and inventory planning in your organisation
Event Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Fee: £2,850.00 + VAT: 3 days, residential
Fees include tuition, course materials, accommodation (if required) and lifelong access to The Cranfield School of Management Alumni Network.
For more information or to book visit the course page or call Samuel White on 01234 754415 quoting HJP112.