Foundation Programme for Demand & Supply Planning

Course Introduction

Designed for professionals in Procurement & Supply Chain, this five-day foundation-level course builds practical command of Demand & Supply Planning. Every session pairs a clear concept with a workplace exercise, so learning turns into capability rather than notes.

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

• A checklist of common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Benchmarks and KPIs to track your own results
• A negotiation and communication cheat-sheet

Who Should Attend

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

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Demand & Supply Planning

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Demand & Supply Planning in sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Demand & Supply Planning.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Demand & Supply Planning, built around realistic situations in sourcing, tendering and supplier management.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Demand & Supply Planning.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Demand & Supply Planning.

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