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CFDPCertified Forecaster and Demand Planner
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Course Overview
The “Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner” (CFDP) certification is internationally accredited by the IISB (ISCEA International Standard Board). It guarantees that its bearer is familiar with quantitative, qualitative and causal forecasting models that will maximize profits by providing a balance between demand and supply.A “Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner” (CFDP) is able to understand different perspectives within the organization to reach forecast consensus while maintaining demand plans aligned with strategic objectives.
Key Takeaways
1
Understand the main forecasting tools, techniques and concepts
2
Learn how to reach forecast consensus while maintaining demand plans aligned with strategic objectives
3
Understand the key concepts of Sales and Operations Planning
4
Learn how to improve forecasting using POS data, machine learning and data sensing
5
Understand the importance of continuous improvement
International Supply Chain Education Alliance
ISCEA, The International Supply Chain Education Alliance, conducts many workshops to improve the knowledge of Manufacturing and Service industry professionals worldwide. ISCEA’s mission is to be a single source for Total Supply Chain Knowledge through Education, Certification, and Recognition. ISCEA is the developer of internationally recognized certification programs of Certified Supply Chain Manager (CSCM), Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), Certified Lean Master (CLM), and Certified RFID Master (RFIDSCM). ISCEA is the governing body for the Ptak Prize. ISCEA members hold mid to upper supply chain management positions in Global 2000 companies.
Course Outline
Module 1 - 5
1. Supply chain management essentials
2. Inventory planning fundamentals
3. Bullwhip effect
4. Introduction to sales and operations planning / integrated business planning - S&OP / IBP
5. Consensus, prioritization and integration with strategic planning
Module 6 - 10
6. Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)
7. Forecasting myths, realities and challenges
8. Forecasting based on historical data
9. Seasonal demand forecasting
10. Intermittent demand forecasting
Module 11 - 15
11. Causal and qualitative forecasting models
12. New product forecasting
13. Forecast performance
14. Demand driven supply chain framework
15. Demand sensing
Module 16 - 21
16. Supply chain response
17. Introduction to Demand Driven Materials Requirement Planning– DDMRP
18. Improving forecasting with POS data and demand sensing
19. Principles of data analysis 20.Improving forecasting with
20. Machine Learning
21. Improving forecasting with Six Sigma
Who Should Attend?
This highly practical and interactive course has been specifically designed for
→ Forecasters Demand Planners
→ Professionals coordinating the planning processes within their organization
→ Organizations in need to improve their balance between supply and demand
→ Proactive professionals looking to stand out in the eyes of recruiters or current employers
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