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The document outlines activities for a class on Demand Management in Supply Chain Management (SCM). It includes icebreaker discussions, group tasks on demand forecasting versus planning, and flow of information exercises, along with a quick quiz on relevant terms. The activities aim to engage students in understanding customer demand influences and the importance of effective demand management strategies.

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Class1 Activity Handouts

The document outlines activities for a class on Demand Management in Supply Chain Management (SCM). It includes icebreaker discussions, group tasks on demand forecasting versus planning, and flow of information exercises, along with a quick quiz on relevant terms. The activities aim to engage students in understanding customer demand influences and the importance of effective demand management strategies.

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Class 1 Activity Handouts: Introduction

to Demand Management in SCM


Activity 1: Icebreaker Discussion
Time: 5 minutes (pairs or small groups)

Prompt: What drives customer demand? Think of at least 3 factors that influence what,
when, or how much a customer decides to buy.

Instructions:

 - Pair up with a classmate or form a small group.


 - Discuss for 3 minutes.
 - Volunteers share their top ideas with the class.

Activity 2: Think-Pair-Share
Topic: "Where have you seen demand management at work?"

Time: 10 minutes

Instructions:

1. 1. Think individually for 2 minutes.


2. 2. Pair up and discuss for 5 minutes.
3. 3. Share examples with the class (1–2 mins per group).

Tip: Consider online shopping, food delivery, fashion brands, or any time you noticed
product availability was well-planned (or not).

Activity 3: Case Vignette – Forecast vs Plan


Time: 15 minutes

Scenario: A tech company is preparing to launch a new smartphone next month. The
marketing team expects high demand due to hype, but past data shows moderate demand
for similar launches.

Group Task:

 - In small groups, differentiate what would be part of the demand forecast vs demand
plan.
 - Fill in the table:
Aspect Forecast Plan

Expected demand volume

Marketing campaign actions

Inventory allocation

Customer behavior trends

Debrief: Discuss why both are necessary and how they complement each other.

Activity 4: Mini Group Work – Flow of Information


Time: 10 minutes

Task: Draw a flow diagram of how demand information travels between departments in a
company (e.g., sales, marketing, production, logistics).

Instructions:

 - Use arrows to show how information moves.


 - Identify gaps where delays or distortions might occur.

Discussion: How can technology or collaboration improve this flow?

Quick Quiz: Match the Terms (Optional)


Time: 5–10 minutes

Instructions: Match each term with the correct definition.

Term Definition

Bullwhip Effect D. Amplification of demand variability


upstream

Safety Stock A. Additional inventory held to manage


uncertainty

Lead Time B. Time between placing and receiving an


order

Independent Demand C. Demand that is not affected by another


item

Forecast Accuracy E. Closeness of forecast to actual sales

Answers: 1–D, 2–A, 3–B, 4–C, 5–E

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