Advanced Strategies in Demand & Supply Planning

Course Introduction

This course focuses on one question: how do teams in sourcing, tendering and supplier management apply Demand & Supply Planning consistently and safely under real constraints? Five days of discussion, exercises and case work provide practical answers you can adapt to your own organisation.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Demand & Supply Planning in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Demand & Supply Planning for the constraints of sourcing, tendering and supplier management
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Demand & Supply Planning
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• Benchmarks and KPIs to track your own results
• A negotiation and communication cheat-sheet
• Worked examples using realistic regional scenarios

Who Should Attend

• Procurement & Purchasing Officers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Contracts Administrators
• Category & Sourcing Specialists

Prerequisites: Recommended: at least two years of relevant work experience.

Training Methodology

Expect challenging scenarios, peer debate and instructor-led critique of real-world approaches, with limited slide time. Case material and examples are drawn from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Demand & Supply Planning, with examples from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Demand & Supply Planning.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Demand & Supply Planning techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Demand & Supply Planning.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Demand & Supply Planning.

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