Forecasting and Planning

How Can Your Organization Drive Continuous Improvement by Utilizing Statistical Forecasting?

Jason DolsFebruary 2, 2011

I believe that there are two ways your organization can improve the performance of statistical forecasting: 1) Wait for your business to become more forecast... Read More...

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Mind the Gap: Measuring the “White Space” in Your Business Planning

Judy NolanJanuary 28, 2011

We all know that you should measure processes. There is a lot of literature written on this subject, and most companies now have some sort of Lean or Six Sig... Read More...

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IBF Year End Blog – What we Learned About Forecasting in 2010

Michael GillilandDecember 21, 2010

Our ability to forecast was met with increasing skepticism in 2010 – and this is a good thing. A decade ago, the thrill of technological innovation provided ... Read More...

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Strength In Numbers.

Maria SimosDecember 8, 2010

Last night while I was at the joint APICS/IBF/CSCMP Holiday Networking Collaborative in Boston, MA these three words came to mind, “Strength in numbers.” But... Read More...

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What happened to CPFR?

Lora CecereNovember 29, 2010

Go to any supply chain conference, and you will hear it. Yes, the term collaboration is bandied about. It is over-used and often over-hyped in discussions la... Read More...

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A Special Thanksgiving Message from the IBF

Constance KorolNovember 22, 2010

Here in the US, Thanksgiving is upon us, as we prepare to celebrate together with family and friends sharing a feast and give thanks for what we have. Unfort... Read More...

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S&OP or Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious… Something Quite Atrocious?

Maria SimosNovember 2, 2010

This is a good question. As I traveled down to Florida for the IBF’s Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting: Best Practices Conference w/ Advanced Practices ... Read More...

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Seeing Past the Nouns

Maria SimosOctober 26, 2010

What do battery operated lawnmowers, $1B of crop protection annual R&D and making chemical drum orders on your iPhone have in common? More than you would... Read More...

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The Magic of S&OP

Maria SimosOctober 25, 2010

Teamwork, collaboration, transparency and increased profitability. Sounds like some Disney Magic, right? Well based on the experiences shared from the panel ... Read More...

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“Perfect” Forecasting Metrics for Imperfect Forecasts

Jim Workman & Natalie ScheidlerSeptember 23, 2010

How many times have you heard your Forecast Accuracy is too low and it must improve? Then you think, “It is a forecast!! If I could predict it to 100%, I’... Read More...

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