Forecasting and Demand Planning Overview
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What is the primary purpose of demand planning?

  • To forecast sales based on past performance
  • To analyze and manage demand forecasts to optimize supply chains (correct)
  • To develop new products based on customer feedback
  • To estimate future market conditions
  • Which type of forecasting relies primarily on market research and customer feedback?

  • Quantitative Forecasting
  • Qualitative Forecasting (correct)
  • Causal Forecasting
  • Time-Series Analysis
  • What is the difference between observed and forecasted values called?

  • Forecast Bias
  • Forecast Deviation
  • Forecast Variance
  • Forecast Error (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a goal of demand planning?

    <p>Increase production capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which forecasting approach considers external factors such as economic conditions?

    <p>Causal Forecasting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'planning horizon' refer to in forecasting?

    <p>The forecast’s timeframe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of time series indicates a consistent increase or decrease over time?

    <p>Trend (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems?

    <p>To automate and integrate business processes across functions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Deming emphasize as essential for fostering quality improvement?

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    Which of the following is one of Juran's steps to quality improvement?

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    Philip Crosby's approach to quality emphasizes which of the following principles?

    <p>Commitment to quality improvement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does Total Quality Management (TQM) use the cost of quality to measure?

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    What is one of the enabling mechanisms promoted by Deming?

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    What does Continuous Quality Improvement emphasize according to the key TQM principles?

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    Which of the following steps is NOT part of Juran's Trilogy?

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    Which key point is central to Deming's management philosophy?

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    What is a key objective of capacity management?

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    Which type of variation describes unpredictable fluctuations in demand?

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    Which capacity represents the maximum output under normal conditions?

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    What is the primary purpose of inventory management?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of inventory?

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    What is one of the key activities in capacity management?

    <p>Effective forecasting of demand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence capacity management?

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    What is the time between order placement and receipt known as?

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    What is the primary goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

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    Which inventory management technique helps in optimizing stock levels based on demand and supply variability?

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    What does the concept of Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) primarily involve?

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    Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced in inventory management?

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    What aspect of supply chain management focuses on coordinating activities to fulfill orders efficiently?

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    What does Green Sustainable Supply Chain refer to?

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    Which organizational function is NOT part of the product lifecycle in TQM?

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    What is a primary focus of the logistics aspect of supply chain management?

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    Flashcards

    Forecasting

    Projecting future values of one or more variables.

    Demand Planning

    Managing demand forecasts to optimize supply chains.

    Forecast Error

    Difference between observed and forecasted values.

    Qualitative Forecasting

    Forecasting based on market research and customer feedback.

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    Quantitative Forecasting

    Forecasting using historical data and patterns.

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    Time-Series Analysis

    Analyzing historical data patterns to forecast future values.

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    Planning Horizon

    The forecast's timeframe.

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    Time Bucket

    Unit of measure for forecast period(e.g., days, weeks).

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    Capacity Management

    Planning, monitoring, and controlling an organization's resources to meet changing demands efficiently.

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    Capacity Types

    Different levels of production potential an organization can achieve.

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    Design Capacity

    The maximum theoretical output an organization can achieve if everything operates perfectly.

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    Effective Capacity

    The maximum output an organization can achieve considering real-world constraints like equipment breakdowns or limited workforce availability.

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    Inventory Management

    Planning, coordinating, and controlling the acquisition, storage, and distribution of inventory to meet customer needs.

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    Key Aspects of Inventory Management

    Essential factors in inventory management, including number of items and time periods, lead time, and stockouts.

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    Types of Inventory

    Different categories of inventory held by an organization, such as raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.

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    Importance of Inventory Management

    Why inventory management is crucial for meeting customer demand, optimizing resources, reducing costs, and minimizing waste.

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    Supply Chain

    A network of interconnected organizations involved in producing and delivering goods or services.

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    Supply Chain Management

    The coordination of activities across a supply chain to ensure efficient order fulfillment and meet customer needs.

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    Deming's 14 Points

    A set of principles for management focused on continuous improvement, quality, and employee involvement.

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    Juran's Trilogy

    A framework for quality management consisting of Quality Planning, Quality Control, and Quality Improvement.

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    Logistics

    Focuses on managing transportation, inventory, and customer service costs effectively to deliver goods efficiently.

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    Crosby's Zero Defects

    A quality philosophy that emphasizes preventing defects instead of detecting them, aiming for perfect output.

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    Purchasing (Procurement)

    Sourcing materials and tools from suppliers to ensure the right resources are available for production.

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    Supply Chain Integration

    Combining information, goods, and services across the supply chain to meet cost, quality, and timing goals.

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    Cost of Quality

    A measure of the financial impact of non-conformance to quality standards and the efficiency of quality processes.

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    Value Chain Integration

    Making sure goods and services are available at the right place, time, cost, and quality to meet customer needs.

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    Customer-centric Approach

    A business philosophy focused on understanding and meeting customer needs and expectations.

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    Continuous Improvement

    Ongoing efforts to enhance processes, products, and services by identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.

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    Green Sustainable Supply Chain

    Using environmentally friendly practices and inputs throughout the supply chain to minimize environmental impact.

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    Total Quality Management (TQM)

    A management philosophy that aims to continuously improve the quality of goods and services to achieve customer satisfaction.

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    Strategic Planning

    A process of developing long-term goals and strategies for achieving them, aligned with the overall business vision.

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    Employee Involvement

    Engaging and empowering employees in decision-making and continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

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    Study Notes

    Forecasting and Demand Planning

    • Forecasting is the process of predicting future values of one or more variables.
    • Qualitative forecasting uses market research and customer feedback.
    • Quantitative forecasting uses historical data, trends, and seasonal patterns.
    • Time-series analysis focuses on patterns in historical data.
    • Causal forecasting considers external factors like economic conditions.
    • Planning horizon is the timeframe of a forecast.
    • Time bucket is the unit of measure for a forecast period.
    • Time series shows observations at successive points or periods.
    • Time series characteristics include trends, seasonality, cyclical patterns, and random variation.
    • Forecast error is the difference between observed and forecasted values.
    • Demand planning analyzes and manages demand forecasts to optimize supply chains.
    • Demand planning goals include improving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory, reducing overstocking, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and improving customer satisfaction.
    • Demand planning benefits include improved forecast accuracy, lower inventory costs, flexible supply chains, better decision-making, and higher customer satisfaction.

    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

    • ERP is software that automates and integrates business processes across departments.
    • ERP examples include Cogsy, Kinaxis, Rapid Response, Atlas Planning Platform, Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Planning, and Pecan AI.

    Capacity Management

    • Capacity management is the planning, monitoring, and controlling of an organization's resources to meet changing demands.
    • Capacity management aims to use resources efficiently in response to changing demands.

    Inventory Management

    • Inventory management plans, coordinates, and controls the acquisition, storage, and distribution of inventory to meet customer needs.
    • Key inventory aspects include the number of items and time periods, lead time, and stockouts.
    • Key inventory activities include forecasting demand, setting inventory levels, managing replenishment, tracking inventory, optimizing inventory allocation, and monitoring levels.
    • Inventory types include raw materials, components, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), and seasonal inventory.
    • Inventory management techniques include Just-in-Time (JIT), Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), reorder point (ROP), material requirements planning (MRP), vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and drop shipping.

    Total Quality Management (TQM)

    • TQM integrates all organizational functions and processes to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of goods and services for customer satisfaction.
    • Key features of TQM include cultural change, enabling mechanisms, and implementation steps.
    • Cultural change focuses on meeting customer requirements, embracing continuous improvement, and encouraging employee involvement and teamwork.
    • Enabling mechanisms include training and education, effective communication, recognition, and feedback, and a supportive environment for continuous quality improvements.
    • Implementation steps include defining the organization's mission, identifying customer needs, developing specifications to meet objectives, and establishing activities to meet customer goals.
    • Quality pioneers and their frameworks include Deming's 14 points, Juran's 10 steps to quality improvement, and Crosby's 14 steps to quality.
    • TQM principles include emphasis on customer-centric approaches, continuous improvement, and strategic planning, using structured methodologies and statistical tools.

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    This quiz covers key concepts in forecasting and demand planning, highlighting methods such as qualitative and quantitative forecasting. It delves into time-series analysis, causal forecasting, and the importance of understanding forecast errors and demand planning goals. Test your understanding of these essential concepts in supply chain management.

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