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Breaking The Magician’s Code: Revealing The A.I Algorithms Behind Predictive Analytics

Eric Wilson, ACPFApril 7, 2021

I am going to attempt to pull back the curtain and unveil the magic behind the most common algorithms used in predictive analytics for business forecasting,... Read More...

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How Planning Leaders Are Protecting Their Companies From The Pandemic

Andrew Scuoler CPFMarch 17, 2021

IBF recently asked demand planning leaders how they are guiding their companies through the pandemic. The following reveals the key insights from those conversa... Read More...

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Practical Methods For Identifying Seasonality In A Dataset

Greg WobserFebruary 24, 2021

At my former company, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, an Ohio-based manufacturer of brakes and safety systems, I was asked to come up with a list of seas... Read More...

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What Forecasters Can Learn From Punxsutawney Phil On Groundhog Day

Eric Wilson, ACPFFebruary 2, 2021

Along with the 14th of March, today should be our field’s public holiday. Why? Because today we celebrate one of the greatest forecasters and prognosticators in... Read More...

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Stop Saying Forecasts Are Always Wrong!

Eric Wilson, ACPFNovember 16, 2020

Stop saying forecasts are always wrong! It’s a pet peeve of mine because when you say this, you’re only hurting yourself and this field. Besides, you are wrong!... Read More...

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Understanding The Demand Impact Of Covid-19 On Your Product Portfolio

Tanya LoskutovaOctober 26, 2020

While forecasting has always being associated with uncertainty, we are living during an unprecedented time that requires extra special handling. This article at... Read More...

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eCommerce planning requires a shift in both methodology and mindset.

Demand Planning for the e-Commerce Channel

Daniel FitzpatrickJune 15, 2020

The biggest shift for me in dealing with the e-Commerce channel was a mindset. I had approached planning for this channel with the same tools and perspective th... Read More...

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7 Demand Planning Tips For Surviving Post-Covid Uncertainty

Eric Wilson, ACPFMay 18, 2020

As we move into this next phase of this Covid-19 global pandemic with countries, states and businesses beginning to open back up, the importance of sound judgem... Read More...

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6 Rules For Demand Planning During A Recession

Patrick BowerMarch 16, 2020

This article first appeared in the summer 2019 issue of the Journal of Business Forecasting. It didn't anticipate a global pandemic but did anticipate a slowdow... Read More...

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The Impact of Coronavirus On Your Forecasts

Eric Wilson, ACPFFebruary 25, 2020

Managing demand variability is one thing but a global pandemic? That’s a whole different story. If you thought forecasting sales and understanding consumer beha... Read More...

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