SCML 181 — Demand Planning & Forecasting
Provides an introduction to customer demand forecasting, planning and studies the critical concept of closely balancing supply and demand using both quantitative and qualitative forecasting techniques. Topics covered include sales and operations planning (S&OP), market and business intelligence, demand shaping, trends, cycles, mitigating risk, collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) processes, independent and dependent demand. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.