Demand Driven Planner

Discover the DDMRP methodology and learn how to make your supply chain more reactive, resilient, and demand-driven.

19/10/2026

START DATE

16 hours

COURSE DURATION

9 – 6

ORARI

12/10/2026

REGISTRATION BY

Hybrid

IN THE CLASSROOM AT VIA JAN PALACH, 55, MODENA | REMOTELY ON MICROSOFT TEAMS

Directions

Funding

Courses fundable through Interprofessional Funds

The course can be funded through Funds: please let us know during registration or contact us.

Promotion

−10% on multiple registrations

Applicable for two or more participants from the same company for the same course

Courses are confirmed only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.

Each course adopts the Learning by Doing method, which prioritizes learning through practice.

Who is it for?

For those who manage planning, materials, and service levels

Supply Chain Managers
Planning Managers

Prerequisites

There are no necessary prerequisites.

What you will learn

The DDMRP methodology for demand-driven planning

You will be able to understand the principles of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning
Saprai identificare i punti di disaccoppiamento lungo la supply chain
Saprai dimensionare e gestire i buffer di stock
Saprai migliorare il flusso dei materiali e il livello di servizio
Saprai applicare il Demand Driven Planning in contesti operativi reali
Saprai integrare il DDMRP nei processi di pianificazione aziendale

Program

DDMRP Methodology and Demand Driven Planning

Module 1 Planning in the Modern World

Introduction to the challenges of modern planning and the limitations of traditional supply chain management models.

Module 2 The Importance of Flow

In-depth analysis of the concept of flow and its importance in creating a stable and efficient supply chain.

Module 3 Unlocking a Solution: Decoupling

Analysis of the concept of decoupling and the role of decoupling points in reducing variability and dependence between logistical nodes.

Module 4 Becoming Demand Driven

Introduction to the Demand Driven philosophy and the principles that characterize the DDMRP model.

Module 5 Strategic Inventory Positioning and Distribution Network Positioning

Definition of the logic for strategic positioning of inventory and buffers within the distribution network.

Module 6 Buffer Profiles, Levels, and Dynamic Adjustments

In-depth analysis of buffer design, protection levels, and dynamic adjustment methods to demand variations.

Module 7 Demand Driven Planning and Execution

Analysis of demand-driven planning processes and high-visibility collaborative execution logic.

Module 8 DDMRP, S&OP, and practical exercises

In-depth analysis of the integration between DDMRP and the operational environment, Demand Driven Sales and Operations Planning, and practical application of the concepts covered.

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