Supply Chain Management

  1. Demand Planning and Forecasting
    1. Understanding Demand
      1. Demand Characteristics
        1. Demand Patterns
          1. Seasonality
            1. Trend Components
              1. Cyclical Variations
              2. Demand Drivers
                1. Economic Factors
                  1. Market Conditions
                    1. Competitive Actions
                  2. Demand Forecasting Techniques
                    1. Qualitative Methods
                      1. Expert Opinion
                        1. Market Research
                          1. Delphi Method
                            1. Sales Force Composite
                            2. Quantitative Methods
                              1. Time Series Analysis
                                1. Moving Averages
                                  1. Exponential Smoothing
                                    1. Trend Analysis
                                      1. Seasonal Decomposition
                                      2. Causal Models
                                        1. Regression Analysis
                                          1. Econometric Models
                                            1. Leading Indicators
                                          2. Hybrid Approaches
                                          3. Forecasting Accuracy and Performance
                                            1. Error Measurement
                                              1. Mean Absolute Deviation
                                                1. Mean Squared Error
                                                  1. Mean Absolute Percentage Error
                                                  2. Tracking Signal
                                                    1. Forecast Bias
                                                      1. Improving Forecast Accuracy
                                                      2. Collaborative Forecasting
                                                        1. Cross-Functional Teams
                                                          1. External Collaboration
                                                            1. Information Sharing
                                                              1. Consensus Building

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                                                            4. Supply Planning and Scheduling