Training on Integrated Supply Chain Planning & Demand Forecasting
Learn demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and S&OP integration for better supply chain performance.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course builds advanced capabilities in integrated supply chain planning and demand forecasting to support data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and resilience. Participants gain a structured understanding of how demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, and sales and operations planning (S&OP) are integrated across the supply chain. The course emphasizes analytical frameworks, cross-functional alignment, and the use of forecasting insights to improve service levels, cost performance, and responsiveness.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend:
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Supply chain and operations managers
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Demand planners and forecasting analysts
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Procurement, logistics, and inventory managers
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Sales, marketing, and finance professionals involved in planning
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ERP, analytics, and planning systems teams
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Design integrated supply chain planning frameworks
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Apply demand forecasting methods and interpret results
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Align demand, supply, and inventory decisions
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Strengthen cross-functional planning through S&OP
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Improve service levels while optimizing costs and inventory
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Integrated Supply Chain Planning Overview
- End-to-end supply chain planning concepts
- Integration of demand, supply, and inventory planning
- Planning maturity models
- Case Study: Planning silos causing service failures
- Practical: Mapping current planning processes
Module 2: Demand Planning Fundamentals
- Demand patterns and drivers
- Qualitative vs quantitative forecasting approaches
- Forecast accuracy and bias
- Case Study: Forecast bias impacting inventory
- Practical: Identifying demand drivers and patterns
Module 3: Quantitative Demand Forecasting Techniques
- Time series forecasting methods
- Trend, seasonality, and cyclicality
- Forecast error measurement
- Case Study: Inaccurate forecasts and stock imbalances
- Practical: Evaluating forecasting methods
Module 4: Collaborative Demand Planning
- Sales and marketing inputs to forecasting
- Customer collaboration and market intelligence
- Managing demand volatility
- Case Study: Poor collaboration distorting forecasts
- Practical: Designing a collaborative demand planning process
Module 5: Supply Planning & Capacity Management
- Translating demand into supply plans
- Capacity planning and constraints management
- Lead times and production planning
- Case Study: Capacity bottlenecks and missed demand
- Practical: Developing a supply planning scenario
Module 6: Inventory Planning & Optimization
- Inventory segmentation and policies
- Safety stock and service level trade-offs
- Multi-echelon inventory planning
- Case Study: Excess inventory despite high service levels
- Practical: Designing inventory policies
Module 7: Integrated Business Planning (S&OP / IBP)
- S&OP objectives, governance, and cadence
- Financial alignment and scenario analysis
- Executive decision-making
- Case Study: Ineffective S&OP meetings
- Practical: Designing an S&OP framework
Module 8: Managing Uncertainty & Supply Chain Risk
- Demand and supply uncertainty
- Scenario planning and stress testing
- Resilience and contingency planning
- Case Study: Disruption impact on planning
- Practical: Conducting planning risk assessments
Module 9: Digital Tools & Advanced Analytics in Planning
- Planning systems and analytics platforms
- AI and advanced forecasting techniques
- Data quality and integration
- Case Study: Digital planning transformation
- Practical: Identifying digital planning opportunities
Module 10: Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Planning KPIs and performance measurement
- Continuous improvement and maturity progression
- Future trends in integrated planning
- Case Study: High-performing planning organizations
- Practical: Developing an integrated planning improvement roadmap
Where the change lands
Personal Impact:
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Enhanced analytical and planning capabilities
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Improved cross-functional collaboration skills
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Greater confidence in data-driven decision-making
Organizational Impact:
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Improved forecast accuracy and service levels
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Reduced inventory costs and supply disruptions
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Stronger alignment between operations, sales, and finance
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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27 Jul → 07 Aug·In-Person
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