Demand and Supply Planning Integration
Course overview
When demand and supply plans drift apart, the result is stockouts, excess, and frustrated customers. This course teaches how to align forecasting, inventory, and supply through an integrated planning process. Participants study sales and operations planning and the collaboration it requires.
What you will gain
- Build reliable demand forecasts
- Reconcile demand with supply constraints
- Run a sales and operations planning cycle
- Balance service levels against inventory cost
- Coordinate planning across functions
- Measure planning accuracy and performance
Who should attend
- Demand and supply planners
- Sales and operations planning leads
- Inventory managers
- Supply chain analysts
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 14 Oct 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | Book |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | Book |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | Book |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Dates run in the second week of each month. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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