Consumption-Based Planning and Forecasting in SAP S/4HANA Course Overview
The 'Consumption-Based Planning and Forecasting in SAP S/4HANA' course equips professionals with essential skills to optimize inventory management and demand forecasting. This course is crucial for supply chain managers, inventory analysts, and business planners aiming to enhance operational efficiency and make informed decisions through advanced forecasting techniques in SAP S/4HANA.
Course outline & what you'll learn
- Introduction to Consumption-Based Planning and Forecasting
Overview of SAP S/4HANA
- Importance of Consumption-Based Planning
- Key concepts and terminology
- Understanding demand management
- Difference between consumption-based and forecast-based planning
- Setting up planning parameters
- Master data requirements for consumption-based planning
Overview of statistical forecasting methods
- Using historical data for demand forecasting
- Connection with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Interaction with Inventory Management
- Tools for monitoring demand forecasts
- Key performance indicators (KPIs) for consumption-based planning
- Strategies for improving forecast accuracy
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Practical scenarios to apply learned concepts
- Real-world case studies to illustrate best practices
- Summary of key takeaways
Assessment of understanding and skills acquired
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