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What makes a great demand planner?

May 14, 2019

What characteristics does a great demand planner have? First of all, they can solve problems. Being creative and objective is a vital part of their job! However, they can also communicate their problem solving methods very well. It’s important for a demand planner to be able to adapt and learn quickly. The Institute of Business Forecasting and Planning said, “Demand Planners present forecasts not as facts but with confidence to instill confidence in others in the process.”

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Plex, by Rockwell Automation, is the leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world’s manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, Industrial IoT and analytics to connect people, systems, machines, and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility.