Fundamentals of Demand Planning

The key to effective planning is having a solid foundation to build on. By effectively planning for future demand you will be able to add significant value to your company’s profitability and bottom line. John Galt’s Basics of Demand Planning Class provides the foundation that you will need to develop a robust and comprehensive demand planning process.

This class will provide background and capabilities in the following areas:

• Presents the basics of building a base line forecasts and obtaining feedback from key process participants.
  
• Provides methods for linking demand planning to sales and revenue growth by incorporating pricing and financial targets into the planning process.
  
• Identifies key points of view that must be taken into account and managed to ensure that accountability and feedback are maintained throughout the process.
  
• Demonstrates the importance of managing events and promotions to ensure profitable increases in overall demand.
  
• Delivers sample templates for managing and tracking the process.
  
• Provides an understanding of the importance of hierarchical management and sales forecasting at different levels within your business hierarchy.

Upon completing this class you will have a thorough grounding in the basics of demand planning and be able to begin implementing a demand planning process within your organization.