Free Webinar – Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Mastering External Data

August 20, 2026 — Multiple Times Available

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Description:

In this next edition of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro training webinar series, we’ll examine how to enhance your forecasting process by bringing in data sources that go beyond historic demand.

From open orders, financials, and customer forecasts to custom calculations, we’ll look at the data types supported in Forecast Pro and how they can be leveraged to improve the big picture view of your forecasts and your reporting.

Topics include:

  • What kinds of external data are available in Forecast Pro?
  • How to model against sales plans and financial forecasts
  • Bringing in conversions to currency, weight, or other units
  • Everything you ever wanted to know about calculated rows
  • Setting an alternative baseline forecast

New and experienced Forecast Pro users alike will benefit from this in-depth discussion of a modeling methodology that links together multiple data sources to fine tune statistical forecasts.

Date & Time:

We will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session.

Presenter Bio:

Franklin Rea brings over 15 years of expertise in data analysis, technology, marketing operations, and mathematics to his role at BFS. With a background in the enterprise software sector, Franklin has navigated varied industries such as cyber-security, campaign management, and sales training and enablement. In addition, he has worked as a college-level mathematics instructor.  At BFS, Franklin serves as a trainer and solutions consultant, assisting clients in maximizing their utilization of the Forecast Pro software, and providing a problem-solving approach and valuable insights to everyday forecasting questions. Franklin holds an M.S. in Mathematics from Northeastern University and received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.

Can’t attend the live webinar? Register for the session and we will notify you via email when the recording is available for on-demand viewing.

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