Configuring Demand Planning in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management

Accurately predicting customer demand is the cornerstone of an efficient supply chain. This text-based course guides you through the foundational setup and strategic execution of demand planning within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. You will transition from understanding basic forecasting principles to configuring planning parameters and analyzing generation runs. By mastering these tools, you will be able to minimize stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and make data-driven decisions that align your supply operations with real-world demand. What you'll learn: - Understand core demand planning terminology and foundational forecasting concepts. - Configure planning parameters, historical data horizons, and item allocation keys. - Generate baseline demand forecasts using built-in statistical models and cloud-based machine learning integrations. - Adjust and refine forecasts through collaborative manual overrides and consensus planning workflows. - Analyze forecast accuracy metrics to continuously improve supply chain responsiveness. The course begins with essential setup prerequisites and data preparation steps before moving into forecast generation, adjustment workflows, and performance analysis. You will learn through clear written explanations, step-by-step configuration walkthroughs, and practical scenario-based exercises. This course is designed for supply chain professionals, inventory planners, and functional consultants who are new to the demand planning module. No prior forecasting experience is required. Start reading today to optimize your supply chain planning processes.