Training: Forecast Management Fundamentals

This class covers the major functions used in the monthly process, concentrating on the mastering of the fundamental topics so that DS FM can be used most effectively and efficiently.

The Monthly Process - an overview

The Basics of Data
         The Basic Data Fields
         Database Options
         The Forecasting Screen
         The Item Master Information

Forecasting

Adjusting the Forecast

Viewing Data

Moving Around and Order of Access

Ranges
         AND Logic Ranges
         OR Logic Ranges
         Combination Logic Ranges

Basic Filters
         Using the results as a Control File range

Aggregation and Proration
         Creating Aggregation Specifications
         Finding Aggregate Records
         Adjusting Aggregate Records
         Creating Proration Specifications
         Verifying the Proration Process

Getting Data in and out of DS FM
         Append/Extract options
         Import/Export options

Saving Data for Performance Evaluation

Summary and Discussion of the Monthly Process

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