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Supply Chain Management
1. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
2. Strategic Supply Chain Design
3. Demand Planning and Forecasting
4. Supply Planning and Scheduling
5. Sourcing and Procurement
6. Manufacturing and Operations
7. Inventory Management
8. Logistics and Distribution
9. Reverse Logistics and Sustainability
10. Supply Chain Performance Management
11. Technology and Digital Supply Chain
12. Risk Management and Supply Chain Resilience
13. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
14. Future Trends and Innovations
3.
Demand Planning and Forecasting
3.1.
Understanding Demand
3.1.1.
Demand Characteristics
3.1.1.1.
Demand Patterns
3.1.1.2.
Seasonality
3.1.1.3.
Trend Components
3.1.1.4.
Cyclical Variations
3.1.2.
Demand Drivers
3.1.2.1.
Economic Factors
3.1.2.2.
Market Conditions
3.1.2.3.
Competitive Actions
3.2.
Demand Forecasting Techniques
3.2.1.
Qualitative Methods
3.2.1.1.
Expert Opinion
3.2.1.2.
Market Research
3.2.1.3.
Delphi Method
3.2.1.4.
Sales Force Composite
3.2.2.
Quantitative Methods
3.2.2.1.
Time Series Analysis
3.2.2.1.1.
Moving Averages
3.2.2.1.2.
Exponential Smoothing
3.2.2.1.3.
Trend Analysis
3.2.2.1.4.
Seasonal Decomposition
3.2.2.2.
Causal Models
3.2.2.2.1.
Regression Analysis
3.2.2.2.2.
Econometric Models
3.2.2.2.3.
Leading Indicators
3.2.3.
Hybrid Approaches
3.3.
Forecasting Accuracy and Performance
3.3.1.
Error Measurement
3.3.1.1.
Mean Absolute Deviation
3.3.1.2.
Mean Squared Error
3.3.1.3.
Mean Absolute Percentage Error
3.3.2.
Tracking Signal
3.3.3.
Forecast Bias
3.3.4.
Improving Forecast Accuracy
3.4.
Collaborative Forecasting
3.4.1.
Cross-Functional Teams
3.4.2.
External Collaboration
3.4.3.
Information Sharing
3.4.4.
Consensus Building
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