IBF On Demand

Join us for an insightful interview with Marcia Williams, author of "Scaling Supply Chains with Maria." In this episode, we delve into the critical partnership between supply chain and finance. Discover the not-so-secret world of finance and why it is essential for supply chain and demand planning to embrace it as a trusty sidekick.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

In the first of our four-part series on the elements of S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), we dive deep into the critical component of "Product Reviews." Join Eric as he unravels the intricacies of Product Reviews within the S&OP framework and we break down the objectives, goals, and outputs of the Product Review step.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

Join us for a captivating interview with thought leader Ryan Harman, Director of Planning at Black Rifle Coffee Company. Ryan's expertise comes to life as he shares exclusive insights from his feature in the spring edition of the Journal of Business Forecasting, where he answered 20 pivotal questions as a planning leader.In this one-on-one conversation, we delve deeper into Ryan's illustrious career journey and explore the intricacies of planning at Black Rifle Coffee. Gain a firsthand understanding of the challenges this dynamic company faces as a rapidly growing entity with multi-channel operations, including Amazon, Walmart, and direct-to-consumer channels.Arkieva, Your One-Plan S&OP SoftwareDriving business transformation through better supply chain planning processes.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

Driving S&OP Success: The Power of Engaged Executives with Biopharma Global Supply Chain Executive Denise SenaDiscover why executives' active involvement is key to S&OP success and why 20% of companies say they struggle with this. Learn how to identify an engaged executive, what they do to support S&OP, and how to gain and maintain their unwavering support.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

We explore the critical factors that influence inventory levels and shed light on why JIT and lean alone may not be sufficient to address the complexities of modern-day inventory challenges- With Jeff Baker, award-winning supply chain specialist.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

This podcast discusses the impact of AI on industries, emphasizing the automation of tasks and improved probabilities. It also explores the dangers of blindly following tradition in supply chain management and the limitations of AI in generating new ideas. The future of jobs and the importance of storytelling with AI-driven information are also discussed.

IBF's Director of Thought Leadership Eric Wilson looks at all of the factors that you need to consider to balance and optimize your inventory levels, especially after Covid and other outlying events that could affect your forecasting.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

Lessons For Recent Graduates: Berkeley MBA Students Capstone ProjectHosted by Eric Wilson, CPF is the Director of Thought Leadership at The Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF), a post he assumed after leading the planning functions at Escalade Sports, Tempur Sealy and Berry Plastics. In 2016, he received the IBF Excellence in Business Forecasting & Planning award. Eric is the author of 'Predictive Analytics for Business Forecasting'. He is an IBF Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF).ABOUT IBFThe Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF)-est. 1982, is a membership organization recognized worldwide for fostering the growth of Demand Planning, Forecasting, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and the careers of those in the field.© 2020 INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS FORECASTING & PLANNING. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org

Sara Park, VP E2E Integrated Planning at Coca-Cola, discusses falling in love with demand planning, the importance of mentoring and building teams, advice for younger self, embracing evolution in profession, and addressing workforce challenges.

IBF On Demand sponsored by Arkieva, your one-plan S&OP software. Learn more about Arkieva's innovative approach to forecasting here: http://bit.ly/business-forecasting02:00 CPFR for 'outside in' planning04:40 Original CPFR steps: Info sharing, joint forecasting, coordinate shipments 06:41 Bringing the outside in for better planning 10:44 CPFR includes external factors and leading indicators 13:40 Guiding principles of CPFR16:10 Benefits of CPFR17:35 Where CPFR goes wrong for a lot of companies19:50 Overcoming cultural fear of sharing information23:00 Keys to success: getting the right strategic partner, starting slowhttps://ibf.org/knowledge/jbf-articles/a-history-of-cpfr-941Support the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org