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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Overrides
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nJoin this webinar to learn how to effectively manage and reconcile forecast overrides in Forecast Pro! \nIn this session\, you’ll discover how to make the most of Forecast Pro’s override features to incorporate business knowledge while maintaining statistical integrity. Topics include: \n● Best practices for applying and reviewing overrides\n● How to reconcile overrides across different hierarchy levels\n● Tips for refining your forecast review process and improving team alignment\n● A first look at the new alternative override reconciliation method coming in the V8.3 release (expected early 2026) for enhanced collaboration \nWhether you’re new to Forecast Pro or looking to optimize your adjustment process\, this webinar will show you how to use overrides effectively—without losing transparency or control. \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nJames Berry has worked with scores of Forecast Pro clients in his role as Director of Training and Senior Consultant at BFS\, not only teaching them how to use the software\, but helping them to design\, implement\, and improve their forecasting processes. What James has gained from this experience is a unique perspective on the practical challenges users face and how to overcome them—not to mention an impressive number of frequent flier miles! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-override/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Tracking Accuracy: An Essential Step in Your Forecasting Process
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nDescription:\nEnhancing your forecasting process starts with knowing what’s working—and what’s not. Join this free one-hour live webinar to learn how tracking forecast accuracy can transform your results. \nYou’ll discover: \n\nWhy accuracy tracking is vital for better forecasts\nHow to measure forecast error (and avoid common pitfalls)\nThe pros and cons of popular accuracy metrics\nBest practices and real-world examples for implementing accuracy tracking\n\nEric Stellwagen\, CEO of Business Forecast Systems\, will share proven techniques and real company data to illustrate what works in practice. \nDate & Time:\nThis webinar will be presented at multiple times to accommodate attendees in time zones across the globe. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nEric Stellwagen is the co-founder of Business Forecast Systems\, Inc. (BFS) and the co-author of the Forecast Pro software product line. With more than 30 years of expertise in the field\, he regularly presents workshops and publishes on the topic of business forecasting\, and is widely recognized as a leading educator on the subject. Drawing upon his extensive consulting experience helping organizations to address their forecasting challenges\, Eric infuses his classes with practical approaches and uses real-world data to illustrate concepts. He has worked with many leading firms including Coca-Cola\, Kraft\, Merck\, Nabisco\, Owens-Corning and Verizon and has presented workshops for a variety of organizations including APICS\, the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF)\, the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF)\, the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)\, and the University of Tennessee. Eric served on the board of directors of the IIF for 12 years and is currently serving on the practitioner advisory board of Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-tracking-accuracy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Product Hierarchy
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nDoes your organization need a consistent set of forecasts across products\, brands\, or regions? \nIn this installment of Succeeding with Forecast Pro\, you’ll learn how to create\, manage\, and reconcile forecasts within a product hierarchy directly in Forecast Pro. \nForecast Pro expert Franklin Rea will walk you through: \n● Setting up and defining your hierarchy in Forecast Pro\n● Choosing between bottom-up\, top-down\, and custom allocations\n● Applying reconciliation methods to ensure forecasts align across all levels\n● Tips and tricks for navigating and editing hierarchical views efficiently \nThroughout the session\, Franklin will demonstrate step-by-step how to put these concepts into practice using real-world examples\, so you’ll walk away ready to optimize your own hierarchy forecasts in Forecast Pro. \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nFranklin Rea\nFranklin 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. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-product-hierarchy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Forecast Accuracy
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\n  \nDescription:\nAchieving high forecast accuracy is a constant challenge—but with the right techniques\, it’s absolutely possible. \nIn this installment of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro webinar series\, James Berry will share his insights on how to measure forecast accuracy and will offer best practices to help you improve your forecasts. \nKey Topics that will be discussed include:  \n● What defines “good” accuracy and how to assess it\n● Leveraging your hierarchy to measure accuracy at the component level\n● How to use custom exception reports to track accuracy on a quarterly basis \nJoin this session to learn how to understand and improve your forecast accuracy! \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nJames Berry has worked with scores of Forecast Pro clients in his role as Director of Training and Senior Consultant at BFS\, not only teaching them how to use the software\, but helping them to design\, implement\, and improve their forecasting processes. What James has gained from this experience is a unique perspective on the practical challenges users face and how to overcome them—not to mention an impressive number of frequent flier miles! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-forecast-accuracy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Events
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\n  \nDescription:\nIn this installment of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro webinar series\, Franklin Rea will offer a deep dive into when and how to build custom models in Forecast Pro. \nOne of the most important tools to generate an accurate forecast are event models.  Real world data is not perfect\, and events allow you to identify and compensate for any spikes in your history.  This way your forecast is not distorted by past issues with your data.  In this webinar we will look at real work examples of how to best utilize events. \nKey Topics that will be discussed include:  \n● Modeling brand new products\n● Re-using generic event schedules\n● Applying Outlier correction to C items only\n● How many events do you need?\n● Dealing with data length post COVID vs. using events \nJoin this session to learn how to fully take advantage of all the events have to offer! \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nFranklin 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. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-events/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Item Comments & Statuses
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\n  \nDescription:\nIn this installment of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro webinar series\, James Berry will introduce new tools for managing your forecasting process in Forecast Pro using item-level comments and assigning item statuses.  \nForecasting doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It is an ongoing process in which choices made today roll forward to impact next week\, next month\, or next quarter.  Each forecasting cycle brings with it new data and areas of review.   \nForecast Pro now supports attaching comments and statuses to individual items in your data hierarchy.   This allows you to better track who has viewed or made adjustments to items.  It also allows each team member to share notes with the entire team\, improving the collaborative process.    \nIn this webinar\, James will demonstrate the new comment and status functionality in scenarios that will illustrate how to streamline your forecasting process.  \nKey Topics that will be discussed include:  \n● What is a forecasting process?\n● Assigning comments to items\n● Setting and updating item statuses\n● Sharing statuses and comments between users\n● How comments can help with accuracy tracking \nJoin this session to learn how to fully take advantage of these brand–new features in Forecast Pro!  \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nJames Berry has worked with scores of Forecast Pro clients in his role as Director of Training and Senior Consultant at BFS\, not only teaching them how to use the software\, but helping them to design\, implement\, and improve their forecasting processes. What James has gained from this experience is a unique perspective on the practical challenges users face and how to overcome them—not to mention an impressive number of frequent flier miles! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-item-comments/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250124
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - New Product Forecasting: Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nDescription:\nForecasting demand for new products is about as challenging as it gets. With limited or no demand history to guide the way\, many traditional forecasting methods simply cannot be used.  But don’t despair—there are proven methodologies and strategies that can help you tackle this challenge! \nIn this one-hour webinar\, Eric Stellwagen will explore various methods for effectively forecasting new products. He will also discuss the role of judgement and market research. \nEric will review key classifications of new products and discuss the pros and cons of various forecasting methods for: \n\nReplacement products\nProduct line extensions\nNew-to-company products\nNew-to-world products\n\nDrawing from real-world examples\, Eric will demonstrate several popular forecasting techniques for new products\, including product mapping (item supersession)\, custom component models\, forecasting by analogy\, the Bass diffusion model\, and assumption-based modeling. \nThe webinar will be presented twice to accommodate various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nWho Should Attend:\nThis webinar is perfect for demand planners and anyone responsible for forecasting new or replacement products. Whether you’re struggling with forecasting products with limited historical data or looking to refine your approach\, this session will provide you with the tools and insights you need to improve your forecasting accuracy. \nSpeaker:\n \nEric Stellwagen is the co-founder of Business Forecast Systems\, Inc. (BFS) and the co-author of the Forecast Pro software product line. With more than 30 years of expertise in the field\, he regularly presents workshops and publishes on the topic of business forecasting\, and is widely recognized as a leading educator on the subject. Drawing upon his extensive consulting experience helping organizations to address their forecasting challenges\, Eric infuses his classes with practical approaches and uses real-world data to illustrate concepts. He has worked with many leading firms including Coca-Cola\, Kraft\, Merck\, Nabisco\, Owens-Corning and Verizon and has presented workshops for a variety of organizations including APICS\, the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF)\, the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF)\, the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)\, and the University of Tennessee. Eric served on the board of directors of the IIF for 12 years and is currently serving on the practitioner advisory board of Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-new-product-forecasting-strategies-for-success/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Compare Forecasts Utility
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\n  \nDescription:\nIn this installment of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro webinar series\, Franklin Rea will offer a deep dive into when and how to build custom models in Forecast Pro. \nForecast Pro’s Expert Selection works well for the majority of items. However\, there are instances where a custom model will need to be selected. In this webinar Franklin will discuss common scenarios where you may want to replace the model chosen by Expert Selection. He will walk through how to use the built in reports to identify these items. And how to use our new Compare Forecasts Utility to build and compare custom models. \nKey Topics that will be discussed include: \n● Using built in reports to identify forecast that need your attention\n● How to use the Compare Forecasts Utility\n● Modeling brand new products\n● Applying events to spikes in your historic data\n● Changing models on items with high forecast errors \nJoin this session to learn how to fully take advantage of the custom model capabilities built into Forecast Pro! \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nFranklin 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. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-compare-forecasts-utility/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTSTAMP:20260414T160238
CREATED:20240513T234711Z
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Overrides
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nIn this installment of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro webinar series\, James Berry will offer a deep dive into using overrides in Forecast Pro. \nOver the past few years\, Forecast Pro’s Override Grid has evolved from a tool for entering forecast adjustments and comments—allowing you to collaborate with colleagues to establish the final forecasts—into a full-fledged customizable worksheet facility. Now that you can import external information\, define calculated rows and specify alternative baseline forecasts in the Override Grid\, you have the power and flexibility to create custom worksheets for planning and S&OP purposes. \nJoin this session to learn how to unleash the power of the Override Grid! \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeakers:\n \nJames Berry has worked with scores of Forecast Pro clients in his role as Director of Training and Senior Consultant at BFS\, not only teaching them how to use the software\, but helping them to design\, implement\, and improve their forecasting processes. What James has gained from this experience is a unique perspective on the practical challenges users face and how to overcome them—not to mention an impressive number of frequent flier miles! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-overrides/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20260414T160238
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - The Art and Science of Exponential Smoothing
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nDescription:\nExponential Smoothing models are one of the most commonly employed techniques in business forecasting\, favored for their simplicity and precision. In this webinar we’ll present the pros and cons of these models emphasizing when to use them\, how to build the models and how to interpret the results. \nWhether you’re new to exponential smoothing or looking to deepen your understanding\, this webinar provides essential guidance for mastering the art and science behind this workhorse technique. \nThe webinar will be presented twice to accommodate various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nWho Should Attend:\nIf your job responsibilities include preparing or analyzing forecasts\, this webinar is for you! The webinar will discuss the ins and outs of exponential smoothing\, providing a deeper understanding of these methods and allowing you to effectively apply exponential smoothing models to your own data. \nSpeakers:\n \nEric Stellwagen will draw from his extensive expertise in forecasting approaches to provide a comprehensive overview of these popular forecasting methods. \n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-the-art-and-science-of-exponential-smoothing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: New Products
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nIn the second edition of the Succeeding with Forecast Pro webinar series Franklin Rea will address the common\, yet difficult task of forecasting new products. \nFranklin will demonstrate best practices\, strategies\, and examples related to the unique challenges that accompany forecasting new products. \nThis free session will cover: \n● Best practices for introducing new products into Forecast Pro and how to track them \n● How product mapping works and when you should use it \n● Strategies for modeling new products in Forecast Pro \n      ● The ins and outs of managing product lifecycles \nWe will present this webinar twice to accommodate attendees in various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeakers:\n \nFranklin 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. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-new-products/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Unlocking Precision: Leveraging AI for Enhanced Forecasting and Inventory Management
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!\nDescription:\nIn today’s dynamic business landscape\, accurate forecasting and optimal inventory management are imperative for sustainable growth and profitability. Traditional methods often fall short in capturing the supply chain dynamics. However\, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have revolutionized this realm\, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance forecasting precision and optimize inventory health. \nThis webinar delves into the transformative power of AI-based solutions in forecasting. Through real-world examples and expert insights\, attendees will discover how AI algorithms analyze vast datasets\, identify patterns\, and forecast demand with unparalleled accuracy. This webinar will also explore how these insights empower organizations to streamline operations\, reduce stockouts\, minimize excess inventory\, and ultimately improve profitability. \nKey topics to be covered include: \n• Understanding the role of AI in forecasting and inventory management.\n• Exploring AI-driven demand forecasting models and their benefits.\n• Case studies showcasing successful integration of AI solutions in diverse industries.\n• Overcoming challenges and best practices for adopting AI-based forecasting systems. \nJoin us as we uncover the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing forecast accuracy and inventory health. Whether you’re a supply chain professional\, inventory manager\, or business leader\, this webinar promises invaluable insights to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. \nThe webinar will be presented twice to accommodate various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeakers:\n \nSheetal Yadav is a seasoned supply chain specialist with a Bachelor’s in Engineering and an MBA in Supply Chain Management. With over 8 years of consulting experience\, she excels in statistical techniques\, data modeling\, and supply chain planning. She has worked with clients across diverse industries including consumer goods\, chemical paints\, pharmaceuticals\, and retail\, delivering tailored solutions to optimize planning and forecasting processes. \nSheetal’s expertise lies in harnessing data-driven approaches to address complex supply chain challenges\, driving operational excellence and tangible results for her clients. \nThis webinar is offered by Anamind\, a reseller of Forecast Pro based in India\, in collaboration with Business Forecast Systems. \n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-unlocking-precision-leveraging-ai-for-enhanced-forecasting-and-inventory-management/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Succeeding with Forecast Pro: Project Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nThroughout 2024\, James and Franklin will present a 4 part webinar series: Succeeding with Forecast Pro. In the first webinar in this new quarterly series\, you’ll learn ways to improve your collaboration in Forecast Pro TRAC. \nThis free session will take a deep dive into Forecast Pro TRAC’s Project Collaboration capabilities. \nJames Berry will discuss: \n● How to set up a Parent-Child project \n● How overrides and external data get carried to and from the Parent project \n● Examples of Project Collaboration when slicing up the hierarchy by sales rep and by geography \n● When hierarchy nodes should or should not be locked \n● Whether or not to enable/disable forecasting \n● Best practices in organizing team efforts throughout the forecasting cycle (including process\, roles\, and timelines) \nThis webinar will be presented twice to accommodate various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeakers:\n \nJames Berry has worked with scores of Forecast Pro clients in his role as Director of Training and Senior Consultant at BFS\, not only teaching them how to use the software\, but helping them to design\, implement\, and improve their forecasting processes. What James has gained from this experience is a unique perspective on the practical challenges users face and how to overcome them—not to mention an impressive number of frequent flier miles! \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-succeeding-with-forecast-pro-project-collaboration/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240126
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Effective Strategies for Forecasting a Product Hierarchy
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nDoes your organization need a consistent set of forecasts across products and/or geographies? If so\, attend this free webinar to master hierarchical forecasting and navigate the challenges that come with it. \nDuring the one-hour session\, Eric Stellwagen and Sarah Darin will address key questions like: \n• Should my organization strive for “one-number” forecasts across departments?\n• How should I define the hierarchy to facilitate accurate forecasting?\n• What are the pros and cons of bottom-up\, top-down\, and custom allocations?\n• How do I know which reconciliation approach is right for my organization? \nUsing real-world examples\, this session compares and contrasts different strategies for forecasting a hierarchy emphasizing best practices throughout. \nThe webinar will be presented twice to accommodate various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session. \nCan’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. \nSpeakers:\n \nEric Stellwagen is the co-founder of Business Forecast Systems\, Inc. (BFS) and the co-author of the Forecast Pro software product line. With more than 30 years of expertise in the field\, he regularly presents workshops and publishes on the topic of business forecasting\, and is widely recognized as a leading educator on the subject. Drawing upon his extensive consulting experience helping organizations to address their forecasting challenges\, Eric infuses his classes with practical approaches and uses real-world data to illustrate concepts. He has worked with many leading firms including Coca-Cola\, Kraft\, Merck\, Nabisco\, Owens-Corning and Verizon and has presented workshops for a variety of organizations including APICS\, the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF)\, the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF)\, the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS)\, and the University of Tennessee. Eric served on the board of directors of the IIF for 12 years and is currently serving on the practitioner advisory board of Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting. \n \nSarah Darin has 20 years of experience with statistical consulting\, sales forecasting\, regression modeling and marketing analytics. Sarah holds a Master’s of Science in Statistics from the University of Chicago\, where she also served as a Lecturer for two years. She has consulted for clients across a broad range of industries\, including Consumer Packaged Goods\, Telecommunications\, Technology\, Retail\, Automotive and Finance. Before joining BFS\, Sarah was Vice President of Consulting Services at Nielsen where she focused on custom analytic solutions for the CPG and Expanded Vertical practices\, teaching customers how to efficiently integrate\, manage\, model and forecast large-scale datasets. Sarah’s ability to understand and explain statistical concepts in the context of real-world\, messy data makes her an ideal instructor for this workshop. Sarah received her undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-effective-strategies-for-forecasting-a-product-hierarchy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Forecasting with Machine Learning Demystified
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nIn today’s fast-paced business environment there is a lot of buzz around how transformative Machine Learning (ML) can be. But how exactly does ML work? And does it have applications in demand forecasting? \nRecent research suggests Machine Learning can improve your forecasting. But although ML offers a powerful set of tools to enhance forecasts\, many people find it intimidating. \nThis free educational webinar will demystify the world of forecasting with ML\, making it accessible and understandable for both novice and seasoned forecasting professionals. \nIn this one-hour webinar Sarah Darin will discuss: \n• The fundamentals of Machine Learning in forecasting \n• How to identify scenarios where ML can improve your forecasting accuracy \n• How to use Forecast Pro’s completely automatic ML option \n• Practical tips and strategies for building custom ML models in Forecast Pro \nJoin us to understand how Machine Learning can transform your forecasting process and empower your organization to make better data-driven decisions. \nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nSarah Darin has 20 years of experience with statistical consulting\, sales forecasting\, regression modeling and marketing analytics. Sarah holds a Master’s of Science in Statistics from the University of Chicago\, where she also served as a Lecturer for two years. She has consulted for clients across a broad range of industries\, including Consumer Packaged Goods\, Telecommunications\, Technology\, Retail\, Automotive and Finance. Before joining BFS\, Sarah was Vice President of Consulting Services at Nielsen where she focused on custom analytic solutions for the CPG and Expanded Vertical practices\, teaching customers how to efficiently integrate\, manage\, model and forecast large-scale datasets. Sarah’s ability to understand and explain statistical concepts in the context of real-world\, messy data makes her an ideal instructor for this workshop. Sarah received her undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-forecasting-with-machine-learning-demystified/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: AI Driven Forecasting – Fact or Fiction?
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nAs AI becomes more advanced and engrained in our lives\, it is normal to ponder its various business applications. \nThere is potential for AI & Machine Learning (ML) to be useful in demand forecasting – but does it actually work in practice\, or only in theory? Recent forecasting research suggests that ML can be used to improve your forecasting. \nIn this free one-hour webinar Sarah Darin will provide an overview of how a Machine Learning algorithm like the one implemented in Forecast Pro works\, and discuss the benefits of its application in demand forecasting. \nDuring this one-hour webinar you will learn: \n• The basics of Machine Learning powered forecasting \n• When ML is likely to improve your forecasts \n• How to use the completely automatic ML option in Forecast Pro \n• How to build custom ML models in Forecast Pro \nThis session accommodates time zones in the Asia Pacific Region. 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. \nSpeaker:\n \nSarah Darin has 20 years of experience with statistical consulting\, sales forecasting\, regression modeling and marketing analytics. Sarah holds a Master’s of Science in Statistics from the University of Chicago\, where she also served as a Lecturer for two years. She has consulted for clients across a broad range of industries\, including Consumer Packaged Goods\, Telecommunications\, Technology\, Retail\, Automotive and Finance. Before joining BFS\, Sarah was Vice President of Consulting Services at Nielsen where she focused on custom analytic solutions for the CPG and Expanded Vertical practices\, teaching customers how to efficiently integrate\, manage\, model and forecast large-scale datasets. Sarah’s ability to understand and explain statistical concepts in the context of real-world\, messy data makes her an ideal instructor for this workshop. Sarah received her undergraduate degree in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. \nThis webinar is offered by Supply Chain Business Solutions\, an Asia Pacific Region reseller of Forecast Pro based in Australia\, in collaboration with Business Forecast Systems. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-ai-driven-forecasting-fact-or-fiction/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Beyond Extrapolation — Using Additional Inputs to Improve Forecast Accuracy
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nOne of the biggest challenges in forecasting is creating accurate forecasts that leverage the variables that impact demand. \nMany forecasting processes rely on univariate (single input) models that extrapolate the demand history. Forecast Pro’s Expert Selection mode automates this process and\, in many cases\, works quite well. \nHowever\, univariate models don’t always capture the whole story. If your demand is impacted by external forces (e.g.\, price\, promotions\, weather\, etc.) then leveraging additional inputs will often improve forecast accuracy. \nIn this free one-hour webinar Eric Stellwagen will explore different types of model inputs and explain when they can add value. He will discuss the following inputs and illustrate how they are applied using Forecast Pro: \n\nWeighting Transformations\nAnalogy Series\nEvent Schedules\nExplanatory Variables\nDummy Variables\n\nCan’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. \nSpeaker:\n \nEric Stellwagen is the co-founder of Business Forecast Systems\, Inc. (BFS) and the co-author of the Forecast Pro software product line. With more than 30 years of expertise in the field\, he regularly presents workshops and publishes on the topic of business forecasting\, and is widely recognized as a leading educator on the subject. Drawing upon his extensive consulting experience helping leading organizations to address their forecasting challenges\, Eric infuses his classes with practical approaches and uses real-world data to illustrate concepts. Eric served on the board of directors of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) for 12 years and is currently serving on the practitioner advisory board of Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-beyond-extrapolation-using-additional-inputs-to-improve-forecast-accuracy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: How to Forecast Demand in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nJust as the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted all our lives\, it has also significantly impacted virtually all business planning processes. Even years after the onset of the pandemic there is still incredible uncertainty\, making business forecasting extremely challenging for demand planners. \nIn this free one-hour webinar\, James Berry will discuss common problems organizations are facing and offer some solutions to these problems. He will provide pragmatic insight into how to improve your forecasting as we continue to navigate the uncertainty introduced by the global pandemic. \nJames will discuss how to forecast when you’re facing: \n\nSupply chain disruptions\nStockouts and backorders\nLarge\, unexpected orders\nChanges in seasonality\n\nThis session will use Forecast Pro to demonstrate how to account for the impacts of Covid-19 in statistical models and how to efficiently integrate judgmental overrides in large-scale forecasting projects. \n  \nSpeaker:\n \nJames Berry has worked with scores of Forecast Pro clients in his role as Director of Training and Senior Consultant at BFS\, not only teaching them how to use the software\, but helping them to design\, implement\, and improve their forecasting processes. What James has gained from this experience is a unique perspective on the practical challenges users face and how to overcome them—not to mention an impressive number of frequent flier miles! \nCan’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. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/how-to-forecast-demand-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Past and Future of Forecasting - Spyros Makridakis Keynote Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nIt is said that\, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” So\, what is on the horizon for the future of forecasting? \nSpyros Makridakis\, one of the world’s leading experts on forecasting\, shared his insights on the past and future of forecasting during his keynote at the Forecast Pro User Conference on September 19\, 2022. \nIf you missed the User Conference don’t worry – you can still catch his presentation. Join us for this free 75-minute webinar as we re-watch Spyros’ keynote! \nSpyros provides a brief history of the forecasting field\, highlighting the importance of the Makridakis competitions in guiding its progress\, and emphasizing the recent achievements of machine learning (ML) methods. In addition\, he discusses the future of forecasting\, and the challenges and changing role of the professional forecaster when ML methods become widely adopted. \nSpeaker:\nSpyros Makridakis is a Professor at the University of Nicosia\, where he is a director of its Institute For the Future (IFF) and the founder of the Makridakis Open Forecasting Center (MOFC). He has also been an Emeritus Professor at INSEAD since 1970. He has authored\, or co-authored\, twenty-seven books and special issues and more than 360 articles. His book Forecasting Methods for Management\, 5th ed. (Wiley) has been translated in twelve languages and sold more than 120\,000 copies while his book Forecasting: Methods and Applications\, 3rded. (Wiley) has received close to 6\,400 citations. Professor Makridakis was the founding editor-in-chief of the Journal of Forecasting and the International Journal of Forecasting and is the organizer of the renown M (Makridakis) competitions that for the last 40 years have fundamentally influenced the theory and practice of forecasting. His numerous papers and citations can be found in his Google scholar profile. \nCan’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. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-the-past-and-future-of-forecasting-spyros-makridakis/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nCombining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. Using some of the new features found in Forecast Pro TRAC v7\, it’s now easier than ever to implement efficient replenishment models that leverage all of Forecast Pro’s forecasting capabilities. \nIn this educational one-hour live webinar\, Marco Arias Vargas\, Founding Partner of Macrologistica and seasoned supply chain educator\, will review: \n\nhow to improve supply chain performance using replenishment models\ncommonly used replenishment strategies and pitfalls\nhow to implement replenishment models using Forecast Pro\nkeys for tailoring a replenishment strategy to meet the needs of your organization\n\nMarco will demonstrate several replenishment models built using Forecast Pro TRAC and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \nCan’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. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-simplifying-inventory-replenishment-using-forecast-pro/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Practical Strategies for Forecasting Weekly and Daily Data
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nCreating accurate weekly or daily forecasts is more challenging than creating accurate monthly forecasts\, but if this is what your business requires\, don’t worry! There are several practical approaches— including some that are often overlooked— that your team can adopt to improve your weekly or daily forecasts. \nIn this live one-hour educational webinar\, Eric Stellwagen and Sarah Darin will discuss strategies for forecasting weekly and daily data\, and some issues that may come up when working with this data. Through real-life case studies you will learn practical approaches for: \n\ndefining the calendar\naccommodating week 53\ncorrecting for the number working days\ntracking holidays\nforecasting multiple cycles (e.g.\, day of week and week of year)\nconverting between different periodicities\n\nEric and Sarah will also demonstrate multiple approaches\, including seasonal simplification\, event models and machine learning\, that can improve daily and weekly forecast accuracy in Forecast Pro. \nCan’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. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!\n 
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-practical-strategies-for-forecasting-weekly-and-daily-data/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: How to Forecast New Products
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nLet’s face it—forecasting new products is difficult. With little or no historic data\, many traditional forecasting methods just won’t work. \nSo how do you forecast new products? \nIn this one-hour webinar\, Eric Stellwagen and Sarah Darin will share some insights. They will survey different approaches for effectively forecasting new products and discuss the role of judgment and market research. \nEric and Sarah will review the following classifications for new products and discuss pros and cons of various forecasting methods used for each category: \n\nReplacement products\nProduct line extensions\nNew-to-company products\nNew-to-world products\n\nUsing real-world examples\, Eric and Sarah will demonstrate popular methods for new product forecasting including product mapping (aka item supersession)\, forecasting by analogy\, custom component models\, assumption-based models and the Bass diffusion model. \nCan’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. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!\n 
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-how-to-forecast-new-products/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T143000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: What Is Machine Learning — and Will It Improve My Forecasts?
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nMachine Learning and AI have emerged as transformational methodologies with a multitude of applications—facial recognition\, medical diagnosing and self-driving cars—to name a few. \nBut can Machine Learning be used to improve your forecasting? Recent forecasting research suggests that it can. \nIn this webinar Sarah Darin overviews the basics and benefits of automated Extreme Gradient Boosting (XG Boost)\, an effective and accurate Machine Learning algorithm recently implemented in Forecast Pro. \nDuring this one-hour webinar you will learn: \n\nThe basics of Machine Learning powered forecasting\nWhen ML is likely to improve your forecasts\nHow to use the completely automatic ML option in Forecast Pro\nHow to build custom ML models in Forecast Pro\n\n  \nClick Here to Register Now!\n 
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-what-is-machine-learning-and-will-it-improve-my-forecasts/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: What’s New in Forecast Pro TRAC v7?
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nIntroducing Forecast Pro TRAC Version 7!\nIn this one-hour webinar\, Erik Subatis and Sarah Darin will provide an overview of four new functionalities in Version 7: \n• Machine Learning\n• Product Mapping\n• Forecast Value Add Reporting\n• Excel Collaboration Enhancements\nThis webinar will demonstrate how to use these new functionalities in Forecast Pro using real-life examples.\nCan’t attend the live webinar? Register for the session and we will notify you when the recording is available for on-demand viewing. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n 
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-webinar-whats-new-in-forecast-pro-trac-v7/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar | Staying On Track: How to Prevent Short-Term Forecast Uncertainty From Derailing Your Long-Term Demand Planning
DESCRIPTION:April 29\, 2021 @ 2:30pm – 3:30pm EDT\nClick Here to Register Now!\nDescription:\nIf the past year has taught us anything\, it is that unusual times create great uncertainty\, particularly when it comes to short-term forecasting. During these times it is natural to become reactive and focus on the short-term\, however\, losing sight of your long-term demand planning assumptions can be a recipe for disaster. \n  \nDuring this webinar\, Timm Reiher and Todd Ferguson\, two demand management experts from Oliver Wight will discuss strategies for managing uncertainty and explore techniques in demand planning to help you bridge the short and the long term. The webinar will also include a demonstration of how to use the Forecast Pro software to generate both short and longer-term forecasts. \n  \nBy the end of this one-hour webinar you will learn: \n\nHow inaccurate short-term forecasts can influence long-term planning\nHow to apply demand planning strategies that bridge the short and long term\nHow to manage unconstrained demand in a constrained supply environment\nHow to prepare forecasts when it is not business as usual\n\n  \nClick Here to Register Now!\n\nSpeakers: \nTimm Reiher\n \n \nTimm Reiher\, an Oliver Wight principal\, is an expert in Demand Management\, Sales Operations\, Product and Portfolio Management\, Integrated Business Planning\, and is a Certified Instructor for the Oliver Wight Demand Management and Demand Labs executive education courses. With more than 20 years of experience in industry\, his background spans product management\, sales and account management\, customer service\, sales operations\, data warehouse systems\, and CRM (customer relationship management) improvement initiatives. \n  \nSince joining the Oliver Wight team\, Timm has worked with a wide range companies and industries including government (Department of Defense)\, consumer packaged goods\, food and produce\, farming\, chemicals\, high-tech\, packaging\, pharmaceutical\, and heavy industry. Timm is skilled at assessing current company practices\, coaching and facilitating the design of best-practice future states\, and providing “shoulder-to-shoulder” support for practitioners and business leaders while implementing all aspects of Integrated Business Planning including Demand Management and Product Innovation. \nTodd Ferguson \n \nTodd Ferguson\, an Oliver Wight principal\, offers insights and solutions to help companies achieve improved financial performance. His background includes over two decades of experience in sales\, order fulfillment\, demand management and Integrated Business Planning across a wide variety of industries. Current and former clients include Cargill\, Dow Chemical\, Facebook\, General Electric\, Tiffany and Zeus Industrial Products. \n  \nTodd’s experience includes people and process improvement and hands-on implementation of tools including SAP APO Demand Planning. He led the implementation of a Demand Management function for Weir Oil & Gas\, an upstream oil and gas leader that specializes in the manufacture of high-pressure well service pumps and related flow control equipment. In this role\, he drew on his skill as a Demand Planning expert to help define and continuously improve the company’s Integrated Business Planning process. Todd has a deep understanding of the underlying tools required to support an effective Demand Management process. \n  \nClick Here to Register Now!\n 
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-live-webinar-staying-on-track-how-to-prevent-short-term-forecast-uncertainty-from-derailing-your-long-term-demand-planning/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar: Tracking Accuracy: An Essential Step to Improve Your Forecasting Process
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register Now!\n  \nTo improve the forecasting process in your organization\, it is critical to measure and monitor performance to know what is working and what isn’t. You can achieve this—and realize other significant benefits—by tracking forecast accuracy. In this educational one-hour session you will learn: \n• Why it is important to track accuracy\n• The differences between within-sample and out-of-sample errors\n• Approaches to measuring forecast error\n• The pros and cons of popular accuracy measures\n• How to implement accuracy tracking\n• How exception reports can streamline the review process \nIn this one-hour live Webinar\, Eric Stellwagen\, CEO\, and Sarah Darin\, Senior Consultant at Business Forecast Systems\, Inc.\, will demonstrate how to apply best practices and avoid common pitfalls using examples with real corporate data. \nNote: even if you can’t attend the live Webinar\, by registering now you will be automatically notified when the recorded session is available for viewing on demand.
URL:https://www.forecastpro.com/event/free-live-webinar-tracking-accuracy-an-essential-step-to-improve-your-forecasting-process/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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