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SUMMARY:Business Forecasting with Forecast Pro: Part 1 – Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Build a Strong Forecasting Foundation\nMaster the fundamentals of business forecasting and learn practical techniques for creating more accurate forecasts through expert instruction\, interactive discussions\, and live demonstrations in Forecast Pro. \nForecasting success starts with understanding the fundamentals. This three-day workshop helps demand planners\, forecasting professionals\, and new Forecast Pro users develop the knowledge and processes needed to create better forecasts and make more informed planning decisions. \nWorkshop Details\nFall Session\n📅 September 29 – October 1\, 2026\n🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Daily) \nRegister Now\nSept. 29 – Oct. 1Winter Session\n📅 December 15 – 17\, 2026\n🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Daily) \nRegister Now\nDecember 15 – 17Event Format\nLive online instructor-led workshop \nRegistration Fee\n$595 per attendee \nTeam Discount\n$395 per attendee for teams of 3+ \nWhat You’ll Gain\n Build a stronger foundation in business forecasting principles and best practices \n Choose the right forecasting methods for different demand patterns and business situations \nImprove forecast accuracy by evaluating performance and building a more effective forecasting process \nIs This Workshop Right for You?\nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nNew Forecast Pro users who want to build a strong forecasting foundation\nDemand planners who are new to forecasting\nSupply chain professionals responsible for demand planning and forecasting\nTeams looking to establish more effective forecasting processes\n\nNo prior forecasting expertise or Forecast Pro experience is required. \nLearn Forecasting Best Practices\, Applied in Forecast Pro\nLearn the principles and processes behind effective forecasting—and see how they are applied in practice using Forecast Pro. Throughout the workshop\, instructors demonstrate forecasting techniques in a real-world forecasting environment. \nNo Forecast Pro experience is required. The concepts covered apply broadly to forecasting professionals\, while the demonstrations show how Forecast Pro supports effective forecasting workflows. \n \nWorkshop Format\nThis live online workshop includes: \n\nInstructor-led training with interactive discussions\nPractical examples and live Forecast Pro demonstrations\nQ&A throughout the sessions\nAccess to presentation recordings after the workshop\n\n\nAgenda At-a-GlancePresentation DescriptionsAgenda At-a-Glance\nDay 1 – Forecasting Fundamentals\nIntroduction to Forecasting \nIntroduction to the Forecasting Process \nDay 2 – Developing Better Forecasts\nEvent-Index Models \nMultiple-Level Forecasting \nForecast Accuracy and Evaluation \nDay 3 – Improving Your Forecasting Process\nIdentifying Problems in Your Forecasting Process \nThe Forecasting Cycle: Bringing It All Together \nForecast Pro Tips & Tricks Clinic (Optional) \nPresentation Descriptions\nIntroduction to Forecasting\nLearn the foundations of business forecasting\, including the three major forecasting approaches\, data requirements\, understanding demand\, and the anatomy of a forecast. Topics include: three big-picture forecasting approaches\, determining appropriate historical data length\, understanding demand\, and the anatomy of a forecast. \nIntroduction to the Forecasting Process\nExplore how forecasting processes evolve and the key elements required to build an effective approach. Topics include: expert selection\, the role of judgment\, forecasting software\, forecasting resources\, and building a forecasting process. \nExponential Smoothing\nUnderstand one of the most widely used forecasting techniques and how it can be applied to generate reliable forecasts. \nEvent-Index Models\nLearn how to incorporate known events and changes in demand patterns into forecasting models. \nMultiple-Level Forecasting\nThis session explores hierarchical forecasting techniques. Topics include the need for forecasting at various levels\, product vs. geographical hierarchies\, reconciliation strategies\, top-down vs. bottom-up approaches\, the use of proportional allocation and adjustment for seasonality. \nForecast Accuracy and Evaluation\nA detailed look at evaluating the accuracy of forecasting methods. Topics include the distinction between within-sample and out-of-sample errors\, a survey of error measurement statistics\, a summary of findings from forecasting competitions\, and an explanation of how to use both real-time tracking reports and simulations as predictors of model performance. \nIdentifying Problems in Your Forecasting Process\nApproaches for focusing on critical items when forecasting large volumes of data. Topics include evaluating and forecasting SKU data\, filtering and ABC (Pareto) classification\, outlier detection and correction\, exception reporting and measuring accuracy across multiple time series. \nThe Forecasting Cycle: Bringing It All Together\nUnderstand how forecasting methods\, processes\, judgment\, and continuous improvement work together to create an effective forecasting approach. \nForecast Pro Tips & Tricks Clinic (Optional)\nJoin this optional session for practical tips\, workflow recommendations\, and answers to common Forecast Pro questions. \nContinue Your Learning: Part 2 – Advanced Techniques\nReady to expand your forecasting capabilities? Continue your learning with: \nBusiness Forecasting with Forecast Pro: Part 2 – Advanced Techniques \nThis advanced one-day session builds on the concepts covered in Part 1 and explores advanced topics like: \n\nForecasting with Machine Learning\nDynamic regression\nNew product forecasting\n\nPart 1 is strongly recommended but not required. Experienced Forecast Pro users may register directly for Part 2. \nWorkshop Resource Center\nAttendees receive access to the online Workshop Resource Center approximately one week before the workshop. \nThe Resource Center includes workshop materials and presentation recordings\, which remain available for several weeks after the event. \nSpecial Offer for Attendees\nAttendees can add a one-hour private forecasting consultation with a Forecast Pro expert for only $100. \nUse this opportunity to discuss forecasting challenges\, ask questions specific to your organization\, and receive guidance from a forecasting professional. \nPricing\nIndividual Registration\n$595 per attendee \n\nTeam Registration \n(3+ attendees) \n$395 per attendee \nSave $200 per person when registering as a team \n \n\nFall Session\n📅 September 29 – October 1\, 2026\n🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Daily) \nRegister Now\nSept. 29 – Oct. 1Winter Session\n📅 December 15 – 17\, 2026\n🕚 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET (Daily) \nRegister Now\nDecember 15 – 17\n  \nInstructors\nEric Stellwagen\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. \nFranklin Rea\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. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\nDo I need Forecast Pro to attend?\nNo. The workshop teaches forecasting principles and best practices that apply broadly across demand planning. \nForecast Pro is used throughout the workshop to demonstrate how these techniques are applied in practice\, but prior experience with the software is not required. \nIf you don’t currently use Forecast Pro\, we’ll provide a free trial so you can explore the techniques hands-on during the workshop. \nDo I need forecasting experience to attend?\nNo. This workshop is designed for professionals who are new to forecasting as well as new Forecast Pro users who want to build a stronger foundation. \nDo I need to attend Part 1 before Part 2?\nPart 1 is strongly recommended but not required. Experienced Forecast Pro users may register directly for Part 2. \nWill I receive presentation materials and recordings?\nYes. Attendees receive access to the online Workshop Resource Center approximately one week before the workshop. Presentation recordings and supporting materials remain available for several weeks after the event. \nWill I receive a certificate?\nAttendees who complete the workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion. \nWhat if I can’t attend these dates?\nThe workshop is offered multiple times throughout the year. \nThe next Part 1 session will be held December 15–17\, 2026.
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