Event type:
  • Training
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     Topics covered::
  • CFS (Capacity Forecasting Solution)
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     Mode of training:
  •  Physical or online
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     Venue:
  • At IPC Head Quarters Brussels or
  • Abroad (on request by postal operators)
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     Maximum number of participants:
  • Physical: 20
  • Online: 20
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    Duration of session:
  • Physical: 2 - 4 hours
  • Online: 2 - 4 hours
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    Fees:
  • Do not apply
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    Date of session:
  • The User Groups of these tools agreed not to define fix dates for general trainings upfront, as the training needs are communicated on an ad hoc basis, and mainly oriented to new users
  • Download training calendar here
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    For registration:
  • [email protected]
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    General description:
  • CFS (Capacity Forecasting Solution) is an end-to-end solution designed to assist posts and carriers in the transport planning and management of postal consignments. From a postal perspective, CFS supports the postal transport planners in the process of forecasting capacity needs and managing routing options.
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    Objective of the session:
  • Ensure the user can:
  • Create Inbound & Outbound Capacity Forecast Requests (long-term Forecast)
  • Create short-term Forecast Requests based on long-term Forecast & Actuals
  • View, modify and export the long- and short-term forecasts
  • Add/remove Closed transit functionalityUsers made aware of Notifications (via email)
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    Main benefits:
  • Apply the most suitable and accurate forecasting algorithms by including advanced mathematical and statistical tools. The algorithm will include a two-step approach:
  •     Long-term ‘trend and seasonality’ Forecast (Ideally based on 3+ years of historic data)
  •     Short-term ‘trend and seasonality’ Forecast (Based on a few weeks of historic data)
  • Provide forecasted values for both weight and volume and the possibility to switch from one to the other or to combine both to detect and report ‘behaviour shifts’ in market conditions
  • Ensure that the Peak Period specificities in terms of forecasting are covered
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    Target audiences:
  • Transport planning teams and operations
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    Documentation:
  • User guide
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    Contact person:
  • Manager (Network Integration): [email protected]
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    Name of Department:
  • Operations: Network Management and Innovation
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