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The Buzz on Demand Planning & Forecasting Software
A big treat in attending a conference is not only learning from attendees, but also having the benefit of one-stop shopping when it comes to vendors in the exhibit hall. These vendors travel across the country, often times lugging huge displays, screens, white papers and swag to meet with current and potential clients and... »
IBF Webinar Q&A: What Management Must Know About Forecasting
Below details Questions & Answers from IBF’s Webinar “What Management Must Know About Forecasting.” If you missed it, no worries. You can view it complimentary by clicking HERE. 1. If a product is not forecastable, what’s the most appropriate step to move the product to become forecastable? Answer: The most effective way to improve... »
What Management Must Know About Forecasting
Are there some things you wish your organization’s management knew about forecasting? Those of us who have served time in the forecasting profession know that “serving time” is an apt description of the job. Being a business forecaster is sort of like being in county lock-up – without the benefit of free meals, charming... »
Turbulent Times: Forecast and Plan Demand with Excel Spreadsheets and Gut Instinct??
DOW up, DOW down; oil prices spike, oil prices spiral down; jobless claims up, jobless claims steady!! The news is full of contradictions. Is it the start of recovery after what was termed the greatest economic crisis since the Great Depression or are we still in the midst of a perfect storm? We think... »