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This Guided Project Demand Planning in RStudio: Create Demand Forecast is for Supply Chain and/or Operations Analysts. In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn how: - Analyse demand data and cateogorise products based on trend and seasonality - Model demand data and create demand forecast for a given number of forecasting periods. - Diagnose the demand model; evaluate the forecast; plot and export the output. Benefit: Creating reasonably accurate forecasts enables businesses to make efficient production plans, determine optimal inventory policies, make effective pricing decisions, and achieve better customer satisfaction. Prerequisites: 1. Basic R language (variables, vectors, data frames) 2. Familiarity with RStudio interface 3. Basic overview of Supply Chains / Operations

Demand Management in Manufacturing What you'll learn: Demand Management OverviewRole of Demand Management in Manufacturing Planning and ControlOverview of major manufacturing environmentsDemand Management interfacing with MPC functionsInformation required for Demand ManagementUsing Forecasting Information for Demand ManagementCase studies in relevance to the content For any business, it is quite important to estimate the demand over a period and work on fulfilling the demand and earn your revenues. In a typical Manufacturing industry, demand management is one important function. Your leadership as well as the middle management works extensively to ensure demand management works to the best extent. Because the inputs from this function drive the rest of activities in your business.Demand Management is the gateway function in MPC, providing link to market place, sister plants, warehouses and other important customers. From demand management we get the information from and about the market through activities like forecasting customer demand, order capturing and determining your product requirements.Through this function, company communicates with customers, makes accurate order promise dates and communicate changes if any.It is also concerned with identifying the sources of demand for production capacity, service part demands, intra-company and inter-plant requirements and other needs for Inventory build-up or other needs for pipeline inventory stocking.This course explains the functions of Demand Management in a typical manufacturing industry. You will be first briefed on the context of this course. Demand management function, it's components and positioning in the overall Manufacturing Planning and Control cycle are explained in this section.Before we understand Demand Management, you need to know the most popular manufacturing environments in practice. Hence the next sessions provides an overview of major manufacturing environments such as Make to stock, Make to order etc and demand management approach in each of themIn the next section, you will know how Demand management functions interact with other functions within MPC as well as external touch points such as Market and Customer. There is lot of information required before you make any planning. You will go through important aspects of information required for Demand Management. In the next section, you will go through using forecast information for different planning levels during Demand Management. You will run through some aspects of developing and evaluating forecasting. You will also go through explanation of some popular forecasting methods along with illustration.You will be presented some case studies to get more understanding on demand management in multiple scenarios

Explore a 38-minute conference talk from the Data Science Festival featuring Charles Douse and Andreas Yiannakou from M&S. Delve into the application of data science for improving online demand forecasting in fulfilment centers. Learn how machine learning models can enhance resource planning for picking, packing, and dispatching online orders, potentially reducing costs and maintaining customer delivery times. Discover the importance of model interpretability in explaining findings and understanding accuracy. Gain insights into breaking down forecasts to display each feature's incremental impact, providing a more nuanced understanding of the prediction process.

Inventory Planning Managers lead the inventory planning process. They need deep knowledge of process improvement, inventory management, project management, problem solving, and supply chain management. This learning path helps build a strong foundation for a career in inventory planning.Explain types of inventories and the costs of inventory.List and explain the tools used for process improvement.Show how to solve complex supply chain challenges in Excel.

Demand planning has never been so critical to remain competitive in a rapidly changing business environment. Successful companies have to be sure that their demand planning processes are aligned with Supply Chain Management, Inventory Planning Strategies, Sales and Operations Planning, Integrated Business Planning, and Collaborative Planning best practices. In this course, that is part of the edX Professional Certificate program to become a Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP), you will learn how demand planning can improve supply chain processes and become a competitive advantage; by reducing shortages and improving customer satisfaction. CFDP certified professionals are globally preferred by recruiters for decision making positions because they are capable to lead successful planning processes, coordinate partnerships and conduct global supply chain initiatives like CPFR. To become an ISCEA Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP), you must complete all three preparatory courses and successfully pass the CFDP Exam.

How to use forecasting metrics to evaluate forecasts? What you'll learn: How to compute RMSE, MAE, MAPE, WMAPE, and BiasPros and Cons of each forecasting metricWhich forecasting metric(s) to use when evaluating the quality of a forecastEvaluate the quality of a forecast using relevant KPIsWhy MAPE is the worst forecasting KPI and what to do instead This course will teach you how to use various forecasting metrics (Bias, MAE, MAPE, WMPAE, and RMSE) to select the best demand forecast. The end goal is that you can (as a demand planner or S&OP leader) automatically assess the quality of forecasts at scale - even if you have a wide product portfolio (including intermittency and products with different prices). Specifically, you will learn:The pros and cons of Bias, MAE, WMAPE, MAPE, and RMSE,How Forecasting KPIs are influenced by intermittent demand and outliers,Why MAPE is the worst forecasting KPI, Which metric(s) to use to balance accuracy and bias? How to use value-weighted KPIs to assess the quality of your forecasts, even if you deal with various products with different prices. This course alternates theory with Do-It-Yourself exercises in Excel. You will learn by doing and gain hands-on experience with practical examples and case studies. You will be able to apply these concepts (and use the Excel templates) directly to your work environment for immediate impact. The course includes one hour of videos, and its content is based on my books (Data Science for Supply Chain Forecasting and Demand Forecasting Best Practices) and the content of the course I teach to professionals and university students. It should take you 2 to 4 hours to complete it. The course only requires limited experience with Excel (such as using usual formulas such as average and sum).

Module 1: In this module, you will learn about the migration paths you can follow to enable modern endpoint management using the products and services that encompass Microsoft Endpoint Manager.In this module, you will:Determine your organization's endpoint migration starting point.Understand possible endpoint migrations paths.Learn about the different benefits that each migration path offers.Start planning the migration process to modern endpoint management.Module 2: After completing this module, you'll have a better understanding of your endpoint management objectives, device inventory considerations, licensing needs, infrastructure objectives, and rollout plans.In this module, you will:Determine your organization's endpoint management objectives.Inventory your endpoint management devices.Determine endpoint management licensing.Review existing endpoint management policies and infrastructure.Create an endpoint management rollout plan.Determine endpoint management communication.Prepare endpoint management support and help desk.Module 3: After completing this module, you will have set up Microsoft Intune. Set up includes reviewing the supported configurations, signing up for Intune, adding users and groups, assigning licenses to users, and confirming the MDM authority.In this module, you will:Review the supported configurationsSign up for the Microsoft Intune trialConfigure the Intune tenant domain nameAdd users to IntuneCreate groups in IntuneAssign licenses to usersGrant admin permissions for IntuneUnderstand the MEM authorityModule 4: After completing this module, you will have set up tenant attach using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.In this module, you will:Understand tenant attachConfirm tenant attach prerequisitesEnable internet endpointsEnable device uploadDisplay the connector statusPerform device actionsView on-premises device detailsModule 5: After completing this module, you will better understand co-management when using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.In this module, you will:Learn about the benefits of co-managementUnderstand the co-management prerequisitesLearn about paths to implement co-management

Learn how to manage your manager. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, Mary Abbajay explains how to build a good relationship with your boss.

Learn how to create and manage apps with SCCM and prepare for Microsoft certification exam 70-703. See how to deploy apps using PowerShell scripts, and deploy App-V virtual apps.

Wish you had a crystal ball to foresee customer demand? These courses will help you build forecasting models, identify supply chain disruptions, and develop strategies for risk management. Whether you’re new to the industry, refreshing your skills, or preparing for CSCMP's SCPro™ certification, these courses can help. Tune in, pass the final exam, and earn your certificate.Analyze Excel models for forecasting insights.Learn methods to prevent bias and errors.Identify and manage risks to customer demand.

Inventory Planning Managers lead the inventory planning process. They need deep knowledge of process improvement, inventory management, project management, problem solving, and supply chain management. This learning path helps build a strong foundation for a career in inventory planning.Explain types of inventories and the costs of inventory.List and explain the tools used for process improvement.Show how to solve complex supply chain challenges in Excel.

S&OP: Generate Unconstrained Demand & Measure Sales Forecast Accuracy What you'll learn: Reflect reality of market demand and then drive a balanced sales forecast.Measure forecast accuracy & apply forecasting improvement steps.Generate rolling forecast for wider horizons for business growth & capacity planning.Apply time fence policy of forecasting to draw the line between supply & demand teams. This is a unique training course in its likelihood of implementation. Firstly, the course will teach you how to make mirror reflection of market demand by applying effective solution of developing sales forecast.There will be horizontal techniques & vertical approaches which are constraining the forecasts figures to be at equilibrium phase.Fundamental components to integrate demand with supply will be demonstrated as well in order to have high level of effective sales & operation planning (S&OP). These are; rolling forecast, time fence policy, forecast variances, etc. Forecasting accuracy methodologies will be explained as well, to drive assurance of having high level accurate sales forecasting figures and to operate at optimum cost of operation. The course is explaining each concept by an exercise and this is what differentiating this course and making it unique one.Each exercise is in a plug-and-play format, using Microsoft Excel to present information from a conceptual point of view. From this, it should be easy to compare the information presented to your current ERP system.

Watch a 22-minute conference talk from Data Science Conference Europe 2023 exploring how BE-terna's Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Planning platform leverages AI for supply chain optimization. Discover how advanced AI algorithms enhance demand forecasting and inventory management across diverse item categories while maintaining operational efficiency. Learn about the platform's cloud-based deployment benefits, including cost-effectiveness and security features. Understand how GPT integration through an intuitive chatbot interface demystifies complex stock recommendations, making AI-driven insights accessible to users regardless of technical expertise. Explore how this innovative approach to transparency in AI systems builds trust and improves decision-making processes in modern supply chain management.

Prepare for the CM Planning and Organizing exam with this comprehensive course that goes over all of the topics you need to know. Simply work through these lessons and quizzes to review what you need to and see how well you understand the essentials of planning and organizing in management.

Great leadership doesn't happen by chance—it happens by design. This course helps you create and evolve a personalized leadership checklist that keeps you focused on what matters most. You'll learn the core components of an effective checklist, from daily practices to strategic responsibilities, and how to structure them for clarity and action. Through practical tools, case examples, and hands-on activities, you'll build a Version 1 of your leadership checklist, test it against real challenges, and refine it as your role evolves.

Learn about getting started with demand planning.This module explains the following concepts: Demand planning process Time series and planning data Learn how to set up and use demand planning.This module explains the following concepts: Install, turn on, and set up the Demand Planning app. Configure and assign security roles and duties. Create or edit a table and its columns and relationships. View and run existing data import files. Create and manage data import files. Create and manage transformation profiles. Configure and manage calculation profiles. Configure and customize a calculation model. Learn how to forecast by using demand planning in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.This module explains how to: Export and download data. Configure rolling forecasts. Work with forecast profiles. Design forecast models. Create and use a custom Azure Machine Learning algorithm.

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With the increasing need to migrate on-premises databases to the cloud, organizations face challenges in planning and provisioning Azure SQL Managed Instance effectively. In this course, Planning and Provisioning Azure SQL Managed Instance, you’ll learn to set up and manage Azure SQL Managed Instance for optimal performance and cost-efficiency. First, you’ll explore Azure SQL Managed Instance key features and settings to accomplish a utilized configuration. Next, you’ll discover how to develop a comprehensive plan for implementing Azure SQL Managed Instance, addressing both new and migrated workloads. Finally, you’ll learn how to provision Azure SQL Managed Instance using various methods, including the Azure portal, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Azure CLI, and PowerShell. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of planning and provisioning Azure SQL Managed Instance needed to implement a cost-effective and efficient database infrastructure and migration.

Build a sustainable and effective Instagram content plan that supports consistent growth and authentic engagement. In this course, you'll learn how to create a balanced content calendar that incorporates a variety of formats—Feed posts, Stories, Reels, and Carousels—while staying on top of emerging trends. You'll explore tools and workflows to streamline content creation and ensure your posts align with your brand voice. With templates, scheduling tools, and a hands-on planning activity, you'll be equipped to manage your Instagram presence efficiently and strategically.

In this course, you'll discover how strategic content planning can transform your TikTok presence from random posting to purposeful growth. You'll learn to create structured content calendars that help you stay consistent while remaining flexible enough to jump on trending opportunities. Using TikTok Studio's scheduling features, you'll develop efficient workflows that save time and maximize your content's impact. By the end of this course, you'll have a personalized content calendar and the skills to manage your TikTok content like a pro.