How To Sell Demand Planning To Execs For Support & Investment

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You and I know the value of demand planning and predictive analytics but does anybody else? Getting the resources you need to build an effective demand planning function is difficult and it won't happen unless you go after it. And that means making sure everybody knows the value it brings to senior leaders and other departments. Here's how to get the engagement, support and trust you need for your demand planning and analytics function to succeed.

03.25: how to get engagement for demand planning
06:35 Learn others languages, especially that of executives so they understand what you're saying.
09:55 Educating others about demand planning so they see the value.
12:00 Building your demand planning brand.
14:05 Find a sponsor, champion and mentor to break down barriers and be your spokesperson. 
16:25: Be a salesman because they won't come to you.
24:55 You don't always get what what you want and that's OK.

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