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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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FVA% is back, but it never really went away. In this episode I sit down with Jon Nichols, Associate Director of Business Planning, to unpack one of my favorite metrics in demand planning (next to MAPE): Forecast Value Added. This is the third time I’... more

IBF On Demand sponsored by Arkieva, your one-plan S&OP software. Learn more about Arkieva's innovative approach to forecasting here httpbit.lybusiness-forecasting 

This is my response to my previous episode A Demand Planning Manifesto for the AI Era... more

IBF On Demand sponsored by Arkieva, your one-plan S&OP software. Learn more about Arkieva's innovative approach to forecasting here httpbit.lybusiness-forecasting 

In this bold episode, I deliver a powerful warning that every planner, forecaster, an... more

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-Mobile... more

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Jon Nichols
Associate Director of Business Planning and Center of Excellence for a large CPG company
Episode: Are You Hurting Your Forecast – Forecast Value Added (FVA%)
Yoshika Hirata
Senior Director of Integrated Business Planning for Xponential Fitness
Xponential Fitness
Episode: Why Process Is the Real Super Power: Great Discussion with Yoshika Hirata
Jess Lee
Data and Applied Scientist at Microsoft with expertise in supply chain planning and machine learning.
Microsoft
Episode: [AI Buzzwords Explained] What You Need To Know - Interview with Microsoft superstar Jess Lee
Viktoriia Khorolska
Demand planning expert with extensive experience in supply chain management, lecturer at the University of Economics
Episode: [CPFR in the Modern Era]: European Insights with Viktoriia Khorolska
Patrick Bower
Senior Director of North American Supply Chain and recognized expert in S&OP and Supply Chain
Episode: Highlights from Leadership Forum Part 1: S&OP and A Conversation with Patrick Bower
Kyle Garcia
Director of Supply Chain Management and Strategy at Adidas
Adidas
Episode: Cutting Through the Chaos: Streamlining Meetings & Decisions Post-COVID
Andrew Snyder
Strategic thinker and close friend of Eric Wilson
Episode: SPECIAL: A Journey of Insights and Inspiration [Celebrating 100 Episodes]
Sarah Park
Excellence in Business Forecasting Award winner and champion in the field
Episode: SPECIAL: A Journey of Insights and Inspiration [Celebrating 100 Episodes]
Jason Breault
Experienced supply chain recruiter and IBF award winner
LifeWork Search
Episode: Help Wanted? Navigating the Future of Work in Supply Chain Planning

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Eric Wilson
Host with a focus on forecasting, demand planning, and S&OP; frequently discusses AI, analytics, and process design for business forecasting.

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Are You Hurting Your Forecast – Forecast Value Added (FVA%)
Q: What would be some common mistakes or pitfalls people generally do when starting an FBA process?
Ensure that your teams understand what the metric is and what you're looking for, particularly setting realistic expectations.
Are You Hurting Your Forecast – Forecast Value Added (FVA%)
Q: How is forecast value add going to help then as another KPI?
Forecast value add helps evaluate the effectiveness of the forecasting process and understand what is helping or hurting the forecast.
Are You Hurting Your Forecast – Forecast Value Added (FVA%)
Q: Why do we even measure forecast error at all?
It's all about being able to drive continuous improvement, understanding where can we improve in our process.
Why Process Is the Real Super Power: Great Discussion with Yoshika Hirata
Q: Why do you think process is essential for people in retention and team engagement?
People need structure. You know, people need to feel like they know what to expect.
Why Process Is the Real Super Power: Great Discussion with Yoshika Hirata
Q: What's the one thing that you always kind of see needs fixed?
The first thing that always needs fixing is the process, and I want the folks listening to understand that it's more of an assessment than needs fixing.

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What is IBF On Demand about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on forecasting, demand planning, and S&OP, with practical how-tos, tooling debates, and real-world case studies from consumer-packaged goods, tech, and retail. Episodes frequently explore AI in planning, the impact of price changes and market dynamics on demand, and the importance of human judgment alongside analytics. A standout pattern is the use of technical concepts (FVA, MAPE, S&OP process design) to illuminate everyday planning challenges, often featuring practitioners and senior supply chain leaders who translate complex methods into actionable guidance. The show is likely to appeal to professionals who want rigorous, experience-backed insights they can apply directly to forecasting and supply chain decisions, with a... more

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