We are a global organization leading a global change.  With affiliates, compliant software alliances and instructors throughout the world we are changing the way businesses plan, operate, think and adapt to the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world.

The Demand Driven Institute (DDI) was founded in 2011 by Carol Ptak and Chad Smith.  Collectively, Ms. Ptak and Mr. Smith have authored or co-authored several published works on Demand Driven Principles, Finance and Information and Planning Systems.  Their book Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning is THE authoritative work on the emerging DDMRP method.

DDI educational products are a powerful suite of enterprise education designed to enable companies to begin and sustain an implementation of a Demand Driven Operating Model (DDOM) and the Demand Driven Adaptive Enterprise (DDAE) model.

DDI offers a comprehensive series of professional endorsement certificates.  These endorsement certificates are the gold standard in ensuring and identifying an individual’s understanding, ability to apply, analyze, evaluate and create value using Demand Driven methods. 

DDI evaluates and certifies software ensuring that a specific software has enough features and/or functions to implement, sustain and even improve a DDMRP implementation. This objective evaluation and certification is provided free of charge to software entities.  If you are considering a software claiming DDMRP functionality look for the DDI compliance label.

Demand Driven Institute

Chad Smith

This department focuses on forecasting and managing the supply chain to meet customer demand effectively.

Demand Planning

This department focuses on enhancing employee skills and knowledge through structured educational programs and instructional design.

Training and Development

This department focuses on delivering high-quality educational programs and training sessions.

Instructional Services

This department manages partnerships and interactions with affiliates to enhance collaboration and engagement.

Affiliate Relations

This department focuses on optimizing demand forecasting and inventory management using data-driven strategies.

Demand Management

This department focuses on delivering instructional programs and support to enhance learning outcomes.

Demand Driven Institute

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Demand Driven Institute

Org chart

Teams

Demand Planning

Training and Development

Instructional Services

Affiliate Relations

Demand Management

Education Services

Offices

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