Demand Planning Best Practice
Our Methodology
“As-is” analysis:
- Review the current demand planning organization, data, methods, process, KPIs and tools
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders
- Review current demand / product hierarchies
- Demand planning gap analysis
“To-be” operating model:
- Define roles and responsibilities (RACI) for demand planning leading practice
- Create optimized demand hierarchy’s model and Demand forecast unit (DFU)
- Smart demand segmentation method
- Statistical ‘Best-fit’ forecasting model analysis
- Consensus demand plan – Advanced algorithm to generate optimal business forecast combining sales & statistical forecasts
- Effective demand KPIs
Expected project timeline: 6 full weeks
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'As-is' analysis
We map out the current state by looking at your people, processes, data and technology and industry benchmark
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Maturity & gaps valuation
We will score each supply chain pillar using our best-practice proprietary maturity model and evaluate opportunities and present insights
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'To be' model design
According to the gaps, opportunities and the industry best-practice, we will build a custom-made operating model which will enhance your capabilities across people, processes and technology
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Implementation roadmap
We will map out for you a detailed implementation roadmap with a clear timeline, implications, and transformation phases
