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IBF On Demand
The forecasting, demand planning and S&OP podcast designed for practitioners in the field. Brought to you by the Institute of Business Forecasting with your host Eric Wilson, ACPF.
Podcasting since 2020 • 110 episodes
IBF On Demand
Latest Episodes
How to Forecast in a World of Price Elasticity and Chaos
Prices are rising. Consumers are reacting. And demand planners? We're somewhere in the middle, stuck trying to model behavior that doesn't follow the rules anymore. In this episode, I sit down with Stephen McClurkin, Senior Demand Manager at T-...
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Demand Planning 101: What Every Planner Needs to Know
No fluff. Just real talk from the field, made simple.Whether you're new to the world of planning or a seasoned pro looking for a refresher, this episode breaks down the fundamentals of demand planning in a way that’s practical, approacha...
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25:54
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Stop Using AI Notetakers: 15 Bots, and a Broken S&OP Process
This may be my most important, and urgent, episode yet. I recently audited an executive S&OP meeting where something alarming happened: 9 people in the room… and 15 AI bots taking notes, summarizing, and listening in. We’ve crossed a line, ...
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STOP CHASING HEADLINES AND TWEETS: Planning Through the Chaos: Tariffs and Price Hikes
Everyone’s talking about tariffs, and price hikes are already hitting. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind the headlines and constantly changing policies from the oval office and how it impacts demand planning, forecast...
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The Question That Changes Everything: What You Need in Your S&OP/IBP
I dive into the often-overlooked secret to a successful S&OP process: asking the right questions. It's not about dashboards or software, it’s about fostering curiosity, healthy conflict, and conversation that surfaces blind spots a...
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