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Sales and Demand Forecasting

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Delivered through a mix of lectures, case studies, and analytical tools

1.

What are Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning?

Demand Planning process

Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU)

Introducing the process of demand planning in industries

2.

Forecasting Accuracy Metrics and Tracking Signal

Bias

MSE, MAD, MAPE, MASE, SMAPE, WMAPE

Tracking Signal

Familiarizing with different accuracy metrics used in the industry

3.

Introduction to Time Series Analysis

Basic Time series-based algorithms like naïve, seasonal naïve, moving average, weighted moving average, etc.

Decomposition of basic time series

Familiarizing with the basics of Time Series

4.

Smoothing-Based Forecasting Techniques

Exponential Smoothing

Holts Method

Holt-Winters Method

Familiarizing with the basics of Smoothing-based methods

5.

Advanced

Time Series Techniques

Stationarity of Time Series

White Noise, Random Walk, AR Process, MA Process, ARMA Process, ARIMA Process

Regression-based methods in forecasting, ARIMAX Process

Familiarizing with Time Series Analysis

6.

Forecasting for New Products

GompertzModel

Logistic Model

Bass Model

Modified Bass Model

Familiarizing with long-term forecasting models

Programme Objective

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Develop an analytical mindset

2. Generate accurate forecasts based on historical data

3. Identify areas in organizations where forecasting can be used for improvement

Programme Audience

This program is aimed primarily at people employed at, or willing to work at, any sales, manufacturing or service organization, to equip them with the necessarynanalytical skills for the business benefit of their firms. This will enable the participants to make data-driven decisions and fit themselves appropriately in the economy.

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