Demand Planning and Forecasting for the Modern Era
Fall 2026 | UT Campus | $3,350
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Elevate Planning Maturity
In an era of rapid market shifts, a forecast is only as good as the decisions it enables. This course dives deep into the "why" behind demand planning, examining its ripple effects on service levels, inventory, production, and financial health. We move beyond simple data entry to explore the nuanced interplay between automated statistical models and human managerial judgment. Participants will walk away with the framework needed to build disciplined planning cadences, leverage modern tools, and ultimately elevate their organization's overall planning maturity.

Upcoming Sessions

There are no sessions of this course scheduled right now. Please see our Course Schedule for a listing of all our current classes.

What You'll Learn

Integrated Supply Chain Dynamics

Understand how demand signals directly dictate critical choices in procurement, production, and inventory management.

The "Human vs. Machine" Balance

Learn the specific criteria for when to rely on statistical models and when a managerial override adds genuine value versus noise.

Disciplined Cadence Design

Develop a structured planning rhythm that ensures consistency, accountability, and alignment with high-level enterprise objectives.

Modern Analytical Toolkits

Survey the current landscape of forecasting technology and practice building simple statistical models to sharpen your predictive accuracy.

Strategic Outcome Alignment

Transition from “guessing numbers” to driving a consensus-based plan that optimizes financial performance and customer service.

Note: This course is built for adaptability; whether you are just starting out or looking to refine a sophisticated global process, the focus remains on practical, actionable capability.

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Individual Attendees

This course is built for adaptability; whether you are just starting out or looking to refine a sophisticated global process, the focus remains on practical, actionable capability.

Team/Group Registration
Organizations often send pairs or small teams to support the launch of new initiatives. Contact us to learn more about registering a group.
Course Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Credit
Participants earn:
  • 1.4 CEUs
  • 14 CPEs
  • 1 Texas Executive Education Certificate Credit
Our classes are available for university credit. Please contact us for more information.
Course Schedule

This course is 2 days long and takes place from 8:30am-4:30pm. Lunch is included.

Priya Kumar
Priya is a supply chain expert with over 18 years of experience in end-to-end supply chain transformation, logistics and inventory management, category management, strategic sourcing, and process improvement. Her unique approach to strategic sourcing, negotiations, savings capture, and process improvement has garnered significant attention in the consulting world.
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COURSE LOCATION
In person courses take place at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center and adjoining Rowling Hall on the UT campus in Austin. These world-class facilities provide a comfortable and convenient learning environment, with direct access to the 40 acres of campus and within walking distance of downtown Austin. Live online and on-demand course options are available for many courses.

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