Week 7
Week 7
INDUS UNIVERSITY
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Course Name
• Assignment • 05
• Quiz • 05
• Report • 15
by Bilal
Demand Planning
1 The Role of IT in Forecasting 2 Inventory Management
Forecasting involves risks that can impact multiple aspects of the supply chain.
Risk management techniques are used to ensure that these risks are identified
and managed effectively to minimize their impact.
Supply Planning
Sourcing Strategies
1 2 3
Production planning plays a crucial role in ensuring that supply Transportation and logistics play a vital role in ensuring that
meets demand. The production plan outlines the number of products are delivered to customers on time and in good
units to be produced and the required resources to ensure that condition. E ffective management of logistics can help
targets are met. organizations to reduce costs and improve delivery times.
Coordination between Demand and Supply Planning
between demand and supply planning. organizations to make informed decisions Replenishment (CPFR) is a process aimed
This process ensures that the supply chain about production and inventory at improving communication and
is aligned with customer demand and management. coordination between businesses and their
It is critical to plan and coordinate demand and supply Automation, advanced analytics, and digitalization are
in a supply chain effectively. The use of IT and changing the landscape of demand and supply
collaboration processes can help organizations to align planning. E mbracing these trends can significantly
their supply chain processes with customer demand. improve supply chain performance.
Importance of Demand
and Supply Planning in a
Supply Chain
“The importance of demand and supply planning in a supply chain
cannot be overemphasized. E ffective demand and supply planning
are critical to ensuring that businesses can meet customer demand
and objectives, while minimizing costs and risks. ”
F actors Affecting Demand
• Resistance to sharing data between suppliers and customers • Lower costs and reduced wastage
Thank You
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