Scott Roy

How I Got into Demand Planning & Forecasting and Went from Novice to Knowledge!

Scott RoyOctober 26, 2016

Scott Roy Starting My Career In Demand Planning A few years ago I found myself reviewing an Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning - IBF presentation that I was going to give the next day when I realized that I had used the word knowledg... Read More...

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"Spring Training" at the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning – IBF

Scott RoyFebruary 18, 2014

Scott Roy In February in the States is when baseball spring training begins. On the first day of training, all of the players congregate to practice in anticipation of a successful season. Even though all of these athletes have been playing basebal... Read More...

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“One Number Planning” & S&OP

Scott RoyAugust 3, 2009

I was asked recently to clarify my previous objections to a “One Number” planning world! In the late 90’s and early 2000’s there was a movement underfoot to drive the entire organization from a single operating number. In theory that would be a goo... Read More...

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Are We All Moving From a “Push” to a “Pull” Forecasting World like Nestle?

Scott RoyJune 23, 2009

I always look forward to the IBF’s annual Consumer Products & Retail Forecasting Forum. It gives me a chance to validate the direction we are taking our own forecasting and demand planning processes. There were many different themes that came ... Read More...

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