Have you ever wondered how companies know how much to produce in advance so that they do not make too much or too little? Matching supply and demand requires planning. This course introduces you to the exciting area of supply chain planning. Part of a broader specialization on Supply Chain Management, you will master different forecasting techniques, essential for building a Sales and Operations Plan. At the completion of this course you will have the tools and techniques to analyze demand data, construct different forecasting techniques, and choose the most suitable one for projecting future demand.
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1完成时间为 3 小时
Simple Forecasting Methods, Naive Forecast and Cumulative Mean
Welcome to the exciting world of planning! This module introduces you to the professor who is teaching the courses in the Supply Chain Management Specialization. You will also construct forecasting models that enable you to predict future demand. By the end of this short module, you'll know what to expect in the course and hopefully be as excited to learn about Supply Chain Planning as I will be to teach you.In this module learners will review two simple forecasting methods, the naive method and the cumulative mean. Finally, you will create forecasts of your own based on a data set and provide the correct answers in the quiz.
6 个视频 （总计 21 分钟）, 6 个阅读材料, 4 个测验
6 个视频
So, you want to forecast demand?4分钟
The Naive Forecast3分钟
Naive Forecast Screencast3分钟
The Cumulative Mean2分钟
Cumulative Mean Screencast4分钟
6 个阅读材料
Is this course for me?10分钟
Naive Forecast Example10分钟
Naive Forecast Solution5分钟
Cumulative Mean Example10分钟
Cumulative Mean Solution5分钟
Naive Method and Cumulative Mean Quiz Instructions20分钟
3 个练习
Naive Forecast Practice Quiz10分钟
Cumulative Mean Practice Quiz6分钟
Naive Forecast and Cumulative Mean Assessment20分钟
周
2完成时间为 3 小时
Forecast Accuracy and Moving Average
In this module, learners will cover two more sophisticated forecasting methods, the moving average and exponential smoothing.
4 个视频 （总计 21 分钟）, 7 个阅读材料, 4 个测验
4 个视频
Forecast Accuracy Measures Screencast4分钟
Moving Average3分钟
Screencast on Moving Average8分钟
7 个阅读材料
Notes on Forecast Accuracy Measures15分钟
Forecast Accuracy Solution15分钟
Forecast Accuracy Quiz Instructions20分钟
Moving Average Notes10分钟
About Rounding10分钟
Moving Average Solution5分钟
Moving Average Quiz Instructions20分钟
4 个练习
Forecast Accuracy Practice Quiz10分钟
Forecast Accuracy10分钟
Moving Average Practice Quiz10分钟
Moving Average20分钟
周
3完成时间为 3 小时
Exponential Smoothing and Forecast Selection
In this module, you will master one more forecasting method - exponential smoothing. In addition, you will learn how to pick the best forecasting approach and what to do with the forecast once it is implemented.
3 个视频 （总计 12 分钟）, 5 个阅读材料, 3 个测验
5 个阅读材料
Exponential Smoothing Notes10分钟
Exponential Smoothing Solution5分钟
Exponential Smoothing Quiz Instructions10分钟
Optimizing Exponential Smoothing20分钟
Forecasting Best Practices30分钟
2 个练习
Exponential Smoothing Practice Quiz10分钟
Exponential Smoothing Forecast20分钟
周
4完成时间为 4 小时
Supply Chain Planning
In this module you will put your new forecasting skills to the test. You will analyze a real-life dataset and make recommendations on the different forecasting methods.
1 个视频 （总计 3 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
1 个阅读材料
Sales and Operations Planning30分钟
4.7
123 个审阅45%
完成这些课程后已开始新的职业生涯
32%
通过此课程获得实实在在的工作福利
13%
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来自供应链计划的热门评论
Great course: concepts well explained, thought-provoking assignments that applies concepts, broaden exposure to the topic itself as well as how it connects to the other components of Supply Chain.
I extend my thanks to all of the shares in our construction out of this session, learn and thanks go to coursera site, which allowed us to this effort, which is not privy that we shall return
讲师
Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Supply Chain Management
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This specialization is an introduction to the fascinating world of Supply Chain Management. When you complete the Supply Chain Management Specialization you will have a richer understanding of the complexities that companies are facing in today's global networked economy.
The specialization is for you, if: 1. you are looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background; 2. you are working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better; 3. you are fascinated by how the global economy is linked together by the flow of products, information, and finances.
The Supply Chain Management Specialization is made up of four basic courses in logistics, operations, planning, and sourcing, followed by a capstone course in Supply Chain Management Strategy. The Supply Chain Logistics course will cover transportation, warehousing and inventory, and logistics network design. The Supply Chain Operations course covers techniques used to optimize flow and focuses specifically on Six Sigma quality and Lean practices. In the Supply Chain Planning course you will master different forecasting approaches. The Supply Chain Sourcing course deals with different techniques that help you create lasting and productive supplier relationships. Finally, in the capstone course on Supply Chain Management Strategy you will solve a real-life business case.
Join me as we enter the exciting field of Supply Chain Management!
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