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Daniel Foster

Supply Chain Analyst and Instructor

1
Courses
4.65
Rating

Teaches in: Business

About Me

Daniel has spent over a decade working in supply chain management, focusing on demand forecasting and inventory control. His passion lies in helping businesses reduce costs and improve efficiency through data-driven methods. After years in the industry, he transitioned to teaching to share practical knowledge.

In his courses, Daniel emphasizes hands-on learning with real-world case studies. Students learn to apply statistical tools and inventory models directly to their roles, gaining skills that lead to immediate improvements in their operations. He believes in clear, step-by-step instruction that demystifies complex concepts.

Featured Courses

Supply Chain Fundamentals: Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Business
Supply Chain Fundamentals: Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Learn to predict demand accurately and optimize inventory for better supply chain efficiency. Ideal…
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Expertise

Demand Forecasting Inventory Optimization Statistical Analysis ABC Analysis Safety Stock Calculation Exponential Smoothing Supply Chain Planning Reorder Point Models

Experience

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Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Retail Dynamics Inc.

Inventory Manager

Supply Chain Innovations Ltd.

Demand Planning Specialist

Achievements

  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS
  • Speaker at the Global Logistics Summit 2022 on demand forecasting techniques
  • Published research paper on inventory optimization in the International Journal of Logistics
  • Developed an open-source Python library for exponential smoothing on GitHub
  • Reduced inventory holding costs by 15% at Retail Dynamics Inc. through implementation of ABC analysis

Teaching Impact

  • 1 Course
  • 4.65 Average Rating