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Innovative and Creative Techniques For Solving Global Demand Management Issues
Date and Time: October 7, 9, 28, 30, November 4, 6, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. CDT (GMT -06:00, Chicago)
Duration: 1 hour
Presenter: Gary A. Landis, Ed.D. CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Duration: 4 hours
Site Price: $299 APICS member, $359 nonmember
Availability: Space Available
Description
As managing demand becomes more complex due to global customers and suppliers, it becomes more difficult to predict changes in demand. Because the supply chains are longer due to geographical distances, it becomes more difficult to react quickly to these demand changes.
This series consists of six distinct Webinars that cover these demand issues from basics to advanced techniques. Listed below are the six Webinars:
- Basic
- Forecasting Principles
- Demand Management Concepts
- Intermediate
- Forecasting Both Supply and Demand
- Methods for Reacting to Changing Demand
- Advanced
- How to Use Creative Forecasting Techniques in a Chaotic Environment
- Innovative Techniques for Managing Demand More Effectively
This series of Webinars is ideal for company management teams. The cross-functional teams should consist of key sales and marketing associates, key manufacturing associates, representatives from finance and/or accounting, and information services. This should include purchasing, materials, and logistics personnel. Also, individuals who are involved in using forecasts or developing forecasts should attend.
Top Learning Objectives
Forecasting Principles (1)
- Understand the importance of sales forecasts and why one must be able to react quickly to changing demand.
- Learn how to work closely with customers to help communicate changes.
- Determine the steps involved in forecasting and understand the sequence and timeliness of these activities.
- Select the appropriate models, techniques, and software to support the company’s needs.
Demand Management (2)
- Learn to identify the sources of variability in demand.
- Identify methods for improving demand planning.
- Understand how to implement demand management collaborative planning.
- Learn the different types of collaborative planning techniques.
Forecasting Both Supply and Demand (3)
- Learn to use overall company strategies and approaches to achieve a successful sales forecast.
- Develop methods for anticipating supply shortages and how to balance demand with supply.
- Understand the methods for prioritizing customers’ orders when supply is less than demand.
- Learn how to share information throughout the supply chain.
Methods for Reacting to Changing Demand (4)
- Understand methods for synchronizing global operations when developing forecasts.
- Describe strategies for successfully countering the bullwhip effect.
- Explain how to use the techniques for predicting different types of service parts demand.
- Describe the type of metrics required for measuring improved fill rates.
How to Use Creative Forecasting Techniques in a Chaotic Environment (5)
- Learn how to expand qualitative forecasting techniques.
- Define how to perform collaborative global forecasting for both supply and demand.
- Define forecasting methods for outsourced functions.
- Identify key metrics for evaluating performance.
Innovative Techniques for Managing Demand More Effectively (6)
- Learn how to establish a demand management organization.
- Describe methods for using processes, people, and technology in structuring an effective global demand planning and managing structure.
- Define and provide examples for demand collaborative techniques.
- Explain the steps in introducing new products into operations while meeting customer demand expectations.
Level: Beginning-Intermediate
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About the Presenter
Gary A. Landis, Ed.D., CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, president of G.A. Landis Associates, has more than 25 years of experience in various types of management—as a consultant, practitioner, and educator. His company provides both consulting and education in ERP, MRP II, JIT, and a variety of computer systems applications. His ability to help facilitate successful closed-loop systems in manufacturing environments has resulted in Class A systems installations. His company also evaluates software and assists client companies in the selection process.
G.A. Landis Associates has developed courses in Advanced Supply Chain Management and has assisted companies in their implementation.
As a manufacturing consultant at Unisys Corporation, Landis provided education and guidance in the design and implementation of online, integrated, manufacturing control systems. Before his consulting positions, he served in management positions with Clow Corporation, Allis-Chalmers, Joy Manufacturing, and General Motors. During his career, Landis has been responsible for installing and operating MRP-related systems in single- and multi-plant environments. His operating experience includes purchasing, distribution, inventory control, logistics, and both general and production management.
Landis holds both BS and MBA degrees from Kent State University and a doctorate from the University of Alabama. He has taught a variety of courses at five universities in past years. He served on the faculty at Auburn University and was involved in the development of an MS and Ph.D. programs in operations management.
Landis served as APICS president. He also served on the APICS Board of Directors, E&R Foundation, Editorial Review Board of the P&IM Journal, and has chaired international conference committees. He is a featured speaker at many APICS meetings and seminars. He is currently an APICS certified instructor. He served as the 2007 APICS Conference Committee chair for the APICS 50th Anniversary.
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