IBF On Demand

Feb 03 2025 98 ep. 31 mins 9
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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.

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Demand Planning KPIs Uncovered: Myths, Misuse & Mastery

Feb 03 2025 34 mins  
In this episode, I break down the essential KPIs in demand planning—what they are, what they aren’t, and how to calculate them correctly. I’ll explore the most commonly used metrics, debunk misconceptions, and explain why MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) is not the villain it’s made out to be. Learn how to leverage these KPIs to drive better forecasting accuracy and sm

[Global S&OP Unveiled]: Harmonizing Regional Differences for Unified Strategies

Jan 17 2025 30 mins  
In this episode, we explore how Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) functions on a global scale, bridging the gap between regional requirements and overarching business objectives. Discover three distinct approaches to implementing S&OP worldwide, and learn which option might be best suited to your organization. Gain insights on creating a critical framework that respect

Elevating S&OP Through Finance & Leadership: A Conversation with Cynthia Trevino de Leon

Dec 19 2024 33 mins  
In this insightful interview, I sat down with Cynthia Trevino de Leon, CFO at Mexilink and a driving force behind their emerging S&OP process. We explore the crucial role of finance in S&OP/IBP, the importance of linking KPIs directly to the income statement and balance sheet, and how this financial lens can foster stronger collaboration and shared strategy across the organ

S&OP Leadership and Collaboration: Insights with Meredith Cannon

Nov 28 2024 30 mins  
In this special follow-up episode and the second part of our 2-part series, I sit down with Meredith Cannon, Sr. Director of S&OP at Bimbo Bakeries. Building on discussions from the recent IBF Orlando conference, we dive into the pivotal role of cross-functional collaboration in demand planning and S&OP, explore consumption-based forecasting, and discuss how leadership in o

Highlights from Leadership Forum Part 1: S&OP and A Conversation with Patrick Bower

Nov 04 2024 31 mins  
In this first installment of a two-part series, I bring you a special interview with Patrick Bower, a supply chain expert with extensive experience and deep insights in the field. Fresh from the IBF Orlando conference, I ask Patrick some of the same tough questions I posed as moderator at the leadership forum. Join us as we dive into topics like S&OP, collaboration, transparenc

Supply Chain Horror Stories: Spooky Tales in Supply & Demand

Oct 16 2024 29 mins  
In this special seasonal episode, we're serving up spine-chilling stories that will make any supply chain professional break into a cold sweat! From terrifying data disasters to forecast nightmares that spiraled out of control, these tales are a reminder that even the smallest oversight in supply and demand planning can have monstrous consequences. You may want to listen with the l

Cutting Through the Chaos: Streamlining Meetings & Decisions Post-COVID

Sep 25 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Garcia, Director of NAM SCM Strategy at Adidas, to explore the surge of meetings during COVID and why they never seemed to go away. Drawing from his recent survey, Kyle shares insights into the current state of decision-making and I show how businesses can adopt decision mapping techniques to streamline meetings, reduce overload, and make faste

Inside the Pages: A Deep Dive into the Practical Guide to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/IBP)

Aug 21 2024 32 mins  
In this insightful episode, I sat down with Imane (Amy) Sabeh, the Director of Global S&OP at KBI Biopharma and my co-author of the latest book Practical Guide to Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP/IBP). Together, we unveil what readers can expect from this timely and essential guide that’s flying off the shelves. Discover why this book is perfect for the current landsca

SPECIAL: A Journey of Insights and Inspiration [Celebrating 100 Episodes]

Aug 07 2024 52 mins  
Join us for this incredible milestone as we celebrate our 100th episode after 4 unbelievable years! In this celebratory episode, I bring back some of your favorite past guests and share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories about the inspiration that fueled this podcast. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey, especially our amazing guests and even more a

Breaking the Cycle: Why It's Time to Rethink Annual Business Budgets

Jul 26 2024 30 mins  
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into why the traditional annual business budget cycle might be more of a hindrance than a help. I'll share common practices and highlight the critical issues with the current budgeting methods, such as inefficiencies, rigidness, and the misalignment with real-time business dynamics. Discover how adopting S&OP/IBP can be your game-changing s