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Planning & Forecasting Fundamentals: Build demand plans that drive smarter purchasing decisions and align procurement with operational needs

Date:		Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 07, 2026
Time:		9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:		Online National

Planning & Forecasting Fundamentals | Supply Chain Canada West

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

PLANNING & FORECASTING FUNDAMENTALS

Build demand plans that drive smarter purchasing decisions and align procurement with operational needs

DATE Apr. 7, 2026

TIME 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (MT)

FORMAT Virtual – Zoom

CPD CREDITS 3 Credits

WHY PLANNING & FORECASTING MATTERS

25–30% Reduction in inventory carrying costs with effective demand planning

40% Of stockouts are caused by poor demand forecasting practices

15% Improvement in forecast accuracy achievable through systematic methods

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Master the fundamentals of demand planning and forecasting in this practical half-day workshop. Learn forecasting methods that help you understand demand signals, align procurement with operational needs, and build demand plans that reduce stockouts and excess inventory. Whether you’re new to planning or looking to strengthen your forecasting toolkit, this workshop provides the frameworks and Excel-based tools you need to make smarter purchasing decisions backed by data-driven demand insights.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

•Understanding Demand Patterns: Identify and interpret demand signals including trends, seasonality, and cyclical variations to inform smarter planning decisions

•Practical Excel Forecasting Methods: Apply moving averages, exponential smoothing, and simple forecast accuracy techniques using hands-on Excel-based tools during the session

•Connecting Forecasts to Purchasing Decisions: Build a straightforward demand planning framework that links your forecasting outputs directly to procurement action

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop is designed for supply chain and procurement professionals who:

• Are responsible for demand planning, inventory management, or procurement planning

• Need to forecast demand for materials, finished goods, or MRO supplies

• Want to reduce stockouts while avoiding excess inventory buildup

• Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes

• Need practical forecasting tools that can be implemented immediately

• Seek to improve their quantitative planning and analytical capabilities

WORKSHOP DELIVERABLES

All participants will receive:

• Practical Excel forecasting toolkit used during the workshop (moving averages, exponential smoothing, and forecast accuracy)

• Demand planning workbook with sample datasets used for hands-on exercises

• Demand planning framework showing how forecasting connects to purchasing decisions

• Certificate of Completion (3 Professional Development Hours / CPD Credits)

• Access to recorded workshop session for 60 days

REGISTRATION & PRICING

Member

$445 + applicable taxes

Non-Member

$545 + applicable taxes

Student Affiliate

$145 + applicable taxes

Cancellation Policy: No refunds after March 31, 2026.

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Alberta: 403-270-8220

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