Mandatory Prerequisites:
The learner must have attended the following Instructor-Led Workshops:
• o9 IBP Functional Workshop
• o9 Platform Technical Configuration Basics Workshop

The learner ideally should have completed the following o9 Academy courses and their certification:
• Functional Insights into Demand Planning Core Solution Building Blocks
• R2024.09: What's New in Demand Planning Solution Building Blocks?

Target Audience:
Demand Planners, S&OP and IBP Coordinators, Analysts, Solution Architects, Super Users, CoE Teams

About the Course:
Release 2024.12 brings extensive updates to the Demand Planning Solution Building Blocks, introducing innovative features and enhancements across modules for optimized forecasting, planning efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Key updates include Recursive Forecaster, SCHM Algorithm, Hierarchical Machine Learning (HML), and advanced exception handling, equipping users with the tools to meet evolving business needs in dynamic retail and supply chain environments.

The new features and enhancements covered for Demand Planning Solution Building Blocks in this course include:
• Recursive Forecaster in CML
• ABRS and CDR Dashboard in Analysis Cockpit
• Utility for Validation of Python Infrastructure
• SCHM Forecast Algorithm
• Forecast Realignment
• Demand Assumption Enhancements
• Enhanced ML Driver Setup for Multi-CML
• Flexible Iteration Framework for Sell-Out Forecasting
• Flexibility in Like Item Search Space and Launch Window
• History Realignment Enhancement
• Action Button Standardization

The new features and enhancements covered for Demand Planning Retail Forecasting include:
• Data Management Enhancements
• Assortment Handshake
• Selling Season Week Mapping for Assortments
• Hierarchical Machine Learning (HML)
• Statistical Forecasting
• New Store Introduction
• Forecast Exceptions

Learning Objectives:
• Master Recursive Forecaster and SCHM Algorithm for flexible and accurate forecasting.
• Understand HML and statistical forecasting methodologies for retail dynamics.
• Explore advanced exception handling and history realignment for efficient planning.
• Learn to utilize demand assumption enhancements and driver setups for Multi-CML.
• Develop skills in retail-specific enhancements like assortment mapping, new store introduction, and selling season alignment.

Release 2024.12 empowers demand planners with robust forecasting tools, enhanced workflows, and actionable insights. These updates ensure planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with business objectives.