Master demand forecasting techniques and supply chain planning strategies to optimize inventory management and business operations.
Master demand forecasting techniques and supply chain planning strategies to optimize inventory management and business operations.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Supply Chain Management Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Learn different forecasting techniques for demand prediction
Analyze historical data to create accurate forecasts
Master supply chain planning fundamentals
Develop sales and operations planning strategies
Use Microsoft Excel for forecasting calculations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.9 Hours PreRecorded video
9 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on supply chain planning and forecasting techniques. Students learn various forecasting methods including naive forecasting, cumulative mean, moving average, and exponential smoothing. The curriculum covers demand analysis, forecast accuracy measurement, and selecting optimal forecasting approaches. Through hands-on exercises using real-world datasets, learners develop practical skills in supply chain planning, sales and operations planning, and demand forecasting using Microsoft Excel.
Simple Forecasting Methods, Naive Forecast and Cumulative Mean
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Forecast Accuracy and Moving Average
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Exponential Smoothing and Forecast Selection
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Supply Chain Planning
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Professor of Supply Chain Management, Rutgers Business School
Professor Rudolf Leuschner is a faculty member in the Supply Chain Management department at Rutgers Business School, where he also serves as the Co-Director of the Online Master of Supply Chain Management (SCM) program and the curriculum coordinator for the MBA program. His research primarily focuses on the end-to-end supply chain, emphasizing the integration of its three key flows: product, information, and financial. With expertise in these areas, Professor Leuschner plays a pivotal role in advancing both the academic and practical understanding of supply chain management.
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