Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Advanced Procurement Skills
19–23 Oct 2026 · Muscat
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Demand Planning and Demand Management
Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages
- Duration5 days
- FormatClassroom or live online
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic or a European language
- CertificateARUK Certificate of Attendance
- FeeFrom £2,280 + VAT
Demand planners and staff in purchasing, inventory, sales and projects study how forecasts guide the acquisition of materials and services. The five-day course connects customer expectations with lead times and stock levels. Delegates examine planning methods, demand management and measures of system effectiveness, including how these principles can be introduced into their organisation.
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Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options
Online (live)
With a trainer, on dates to suit your team
This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.
£1,850 + VAT
Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
Special requests
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Course overview
Forecasts of product and service demand influence what an organisation buys and when it needs resources. Inventory has a direct place in those decisions. Demand planning aims to make products available on time while avoiding excess stock, and involves allocating human resources and other resources in line with anticipated demand.
The course examines demand within the supply chain and explains the distinction between supply and demand chains. Delegates consider customer needs and expectations alongside forecasting principles, demand planning techniques and lead-time calculations, before looking at methods of managing and reducing inventory. The outline also addresses cost control, cost-effectiveness and lean operations through demand management, with attention to assessing the system's effectiveness and implementing its principles at work.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Examine which demand planning method is appropriate
- Explain the role of inventory within an organisation
- Apply methods for managing demand
- Distinguish the supply chain from the demand chain
- Explain why meeting and exceeding customer expectations matters
Who should attend
This course suits:
- Purchasing, procurement, inventory, sales and project personnel
- People who plan, evaluate, prepare or manage demand for materials, parts, equipment and services in organisations seeking high standards in these activities
Course outline
Planning demand and managing resources
- Examining demand within the supply chain
- Understanding customers' needs and expectations
- Reasons for holding inventory and methods for reducing it
- Techniques for planning demand
- Principles behind demand forecasting
- Calculating lead time and understanding its importance
- Principles of inventory management
- Principles for managing demand
- Assessing the system's effectiveness
- Introducing these principles into the organisation
Certificate
Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register?
Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.
Are fees shown with VAT?
Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.
Can this course be delivered for our team only?
Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.
Is this course available online?
Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.
Is there a group discount?
Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.
Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?
Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.
What certificate will I receive?
An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
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