Demand Optimization Foundation Course

Demand Optimization - Foundation Course

Description

The Demand Optimization foundation course is designed for Demand Analysts primarily responsible for producing and maintaining forecasts. The course provides an introduction to the Demand Optimization component through a series of discussions and hands-on exercises. Geared towards both new customers and current users who may have experienced additions or changes in staﬀ, the class not only covers the basics of preparing the best forecasts, but also the architecture of the daily, weekly, and monthly process cycles.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have basic product knowledge and be able to use the features and functions of the Demand Optimization application.

Student Profile

This course is intended for the person whose responsibility includes collaborating on forecasts or actively participating in implementing the Demand Optimization application.

Duration

10 hours 45 mins

Course curriculum

1. Logility Solutions and Interactions of Components
2. Hierarchical Database (Pyramid)
3. Web Login
4. Help function
5. Platform Navigation
6. Knowledge Check
1. Demand Optimization Tabs
2. Intro to Chart Feature
3. Model/Conversions Tab
4. Intro to Descriptors Tab
5. Intro to Calculation Components Tab
6. Intro to Statistical Tab
7. Intro to Life Cycle / Value History Tab
8. Intro to User Data Tab
9. Intro to Key Data Tab
10. Knowledge Check
1. Global Forecast & Workflow
2. Calculated arrays introduction
3. Using Filters in DO
4. Knowledge Check
1. Intro to ABC Analysis
2. Knowledge Check
1. Intro to Forecasting
2. Knowledge Check
1. Forecast Modeling Types & Error Management
2. Inhibited Model
3. Copy & Factor Last Year's Demand
4. Moving Average Model
5. Derived Modeling
6. Non Seasonal Model
7. Seasonal Model
8. Fixed Perm & Trend Comp + Seasonal Factors
9. Irregular Models
10. Forecast Smoothing Techniques
11. Forecast Profiles
12. Knowledge Check
1. Forecast Processing Methodologies
2. Forecast Arrays
3. Multi-Level Processing
4. Summing & Forcing
5. Management Overrides
6. Knowledge Check
1. Summing and Forcing Examples
2. Multi-Record Processing
3. Balancing your Pyramid
4. Single Record Interactive Forcing & Summing
5. Knowledge Check
1. History Review & Management
2. Forecast Review & Management, Historical Data Arrays
3. Forecast Override Range
4. Forecast Remarks and Audits
5. Forecast Parameters
6. Demand Filter Factor
7. Trend Limiting & Damping Factors
8. Seasonality Weight and Smoothing Periods
9. Reasonableness Test
10. Smoothing Parameters
11. Assigning Parameter keys and Forecast Parameter Optimization
12. Fine Tuning Parameters & Forecast Analysis Enhancements
1. Forecast Error Statistics & Standard Deviation
2. Forecast Profiles Overview
3. Creating Profiles
4. Knowledge Check
1. Product Changes - Flexible Key Structure + Standard Structure
2. Create Global Filters
3. Virtual & Simulation Hierarchies
4. Mass Maintenance
5. Exporting Planning Data
6. Importing Planning Data - Spreadsheet Input
7. Cross Data Source Forcing
8. Initialize Database
9. Knowledge Check
1. New Item Introduction - Copy Record
2. Compare Product History
3. Promotional Array
4. Knowledge Check
1. Calendar Creation
2. Pyramid Design Considerations
3. Forecast Override Range
4. Forecast Alerts
5. Knowledge Check
1. Final Exam

About this course

82 lessons