ERP Supply Chain Excellence: Demand Planning, Inventory Management & Logistics Automation
Transform your supply chain operations through advanced ERP configuration and process automation. Learn demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics automation to reduce costs and improve efficiency across your organization.
About the Course
This comprehensive training program equips supply chain professionals with the skills to leverage ERP systems for end-to-end supply chain optimization. Participants will explore advanced demand planning techniques, inventory management strategies, and process automation within modern ERP platforms.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will learn to configure ERP modules, implement best practices, and drive operational excellence in their organizations.
Course Objectives
- Configure and optimize demand planning modules within ERP systems
- Implement inventory management strategies to minimize carrying costs and stockouts
- Automate logistics workflows and streamline fulfillment processes
- Analyze supply chain data to improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making
- Design integrated processes connecting procurement, warehousing, and distribution
- Apply KPI frameworks to measure and monitor supply chain performance
Target Audience
- Supply chain managers and coordinators implementing or optimizing ERP systems
- Demand planners, inventory analysts, and logistics supervisors
- Operations professionals responsible for process improvement and automation
- ERP administrators and business analysts supporting supply chain functions
- Organizations transitioning to new ERP platforms or upgrading existing systems
What You Will Benefit as a Learner
- Practical ERP configuration skills applicable to SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics environments
- Advanced demand forecasting techniques to reduce inventory holding and improve availability
- Automated workflows that eliminate manual processes and reduce errors
- Data-driven insights for strategic supply chain decision-making
- Proven frameworks for integrating supply chain functions into cohesive operations
- Tools to measure ROI and communicate supply chain value to leadership
Training Methodology
- Interactive workshops combining theoretical concepts with hands-on ERP system exercises
- Scenario-based learning using realistic supply chain challenges and solutions
- Collaborative problem-solving sessions with peer professionals from various industries
- Live system demonstrations showing configuration and automation best practices
- Capstone project where teams design an integrated supply chain solution
- Post-training resources and templates for implementation in your organization
Frequently Asked Questions
Content applies broadly to SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, and similar platforms. Specific system configurations will be demonstrated.
Basic supply chain knowledge helpful but not required. We cover ERP fundamentals alongside advanced optimization techniques.
Yes. The course includes anonymized case studies from manufacturing, retail, and distribution industries for practical learning.
You receive implementation templates, configuration guides, and six months of email support for questions.
Mix of hands-on system labs, group problem-solving scenarios, and individual reflection assignments tracking real progress.
Duration
Mon-Fri (5 Days)
Level
advanced
Delivery
Flexible Options
Virtual, In-Person, or Self-Paced
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Course Modules
Overview of modern supply chain models, ERP system architecture, and integration points. Explore how demand planning, inventory, and logistics modules interact within integrated systems.
Advanced demand forecasting techniques including time-series analysis, seasonality adjustments, and collaborative forecasting. Configure forecast parameters and exception management in ERP systems.
Managing forecast accuracy, demand signals, and consensus forecasting. Integrate demand planning with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes for cross-functional alignment.
Master inventory classification, safety stock calculations, and reorder point optimization. Apply segmentation strategies to balance service levels with working capital efficiency.
Understand FIFO, LIFO, and average cost methodologies. Optimize inventory carrying costs and implement cycle counting strategies to maximize cash flow.
Design efficient warehouse layouts, implement location strategies, and configure ERP warehouse management modules. Optimize picking, packing, and storage operations.
Automate purchase requisition-to-order workflows. Configure vendor evaluation, contract management, and automated purchasing controls within ERP systems.
Optimize shipping routes, automate transportation planning, and manage carrier integration. Configure outbound fulfillment and shipment tracking within ERP logistics modules.
Build supply chain dashboards and KPIs. Analyze inventory turns, order-to-cash cycles, and forecast accuracy. Extract actionable insights from ERP data.
Design automated workflows connecting procurement, inventory, warehouse, and logistics. Implement exception management and integration middleware for seamless operations.
Navigate organizational change during ERP implementation. Develop user adoption strategies, training plans, and stakeholder communication for successful system deployment.
Design a comprehensive supply chain optimization solution. Present integrated strategies incorporating demand planning, inventory, and logistics automation for organizational improvement.
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