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SUMMARY:Forecast Pro Deep Dive Training Series (Session 3 of 3) – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro
DESCRIPTION:Register NowContents\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nSession Descriptions\nInstructors\n\nOverview\nDiscover how leading organizations tackle forecasting challenges in our new Forecast Pro Deep Dive training series. Each 2-hour session uses a case study approach to explore a specific forecasting challenge and includes actionable insights\, product demos\, interactive polling and expert Q&A. \nYou’ll leave each session with a clear understanding of best practices for setting up your forecasting process and with the insights you need to harness the full power of your Forecast Pro software. \nThe Deep Dives will teach you how to: \n\nSet up and maintain a collaborative forecasting process\nTrack\, measure and improve forecast accuracy\nSimplify inventory replenishment\n\nWho Should Attend\nDeep Dive sessions are valuable to any Forecast Pro user or prospect who is interested in improving their forecasts and their forecasting process. \nOur senior trainers\, James and Franklin\, have over 25 years of combined experience working with Forecast Pro clients across a wide variety of industries.  They have designed these sessions to share their knowledge of effective approaches to each forecasting challenge allowing you to implement best practices and improve your forecasting process. \n \nSession Descriptions\nSession 1: Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors (March 10th)\nMost Forecast Pro users work in a collaborative environment.  They receive feedback from multiple sources like sales\, marketing\, operations\, finance\, management\, etc. that need to be incorporated into the final forecasts.  To do this successfully\, it is important to set up a process to easily share forecasts\, seamlessly make adjustments\, and document every step. \nThe case study in this session we will focus on a CPG company with 15 users across multiple regions and multiple product lines.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nIT logistics for setting up data\nHow to break up data by region and product line  \nHow each user should interact with Forecast Pro to achieve a successful forecast\nProcesses for managing statistical forecast generation  \nBest practices when entering overrides\nHow to make changes in Excel and reincorporate them into the project  \nHow to consolidate all changes each cycle  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use the project collaboration and Excel collaboration functions to facilitate working in a large group. \nSession 2: Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process (March 17th)\nAs the adage says\, "You can't improve what you don't measure." To improve your forecast accuracy\, you need to understand what's working—and what's not. This requires tracking forecast accuracy. Forecast Pro has multiple tools for tracking accuracy and for spotting items that need your attention. \nThe case study in this session will focus on an apparel manufacturing company that encounters lots of item turnover\, product mix changes\, and supply chain issues.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nBest practices for measuring accuracy for new products  \nTechniques to effectively improve poor forecast accuracy  \nMethods for building custom accuracy calculations  \nTips for tracking items that have been reviewed  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use tracking reports\, exception reports\, item statuses\, and how to use common model-based fixes for poor performing items. \nSession 3: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro  (March 24th)\nMany people need to incorporate inventory planning in their forecast process.  Combining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. \nThe case study in this session will look at a small\, but growing food and beverage company which needs to handle replenishment within Forecast Pro.  This training webinar will discuss: \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\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will explore several replenishment models built using the override grid and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \n \nRegistration\nDates & Times\nMarch 10th\, 2026: Session 1 – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors  \nMarch 17th\, 2026: Session 2 – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process   \nMarch 24th\, 2026: Session 3 – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro   \nEach session will run from 10am-12pm EDT. \nThis is NOT a progressive series – each session is independent of the others. You can attend one\, two\, or all three sessions. Sign up for two sessions and attend the third for free!   \nLocation\nThe Forecast Pro Deep Dive Sessions will be hosted online via Zoom. \nPrice\n$99 per session\, or buy 2 sessions and get the 3rd free! \nSpecial Offer\nWe will credit your Deep Dive registration fees towards any customized training services booked before April 7th. \nRegister Now \nInstructors\nJames Berry\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! \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.
URL:https://dev.forecastpro.com/event/forecast-pro-deep-dive-training-series-3-03-2026/
LOCATION:Online Training Session
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Forecast Pro Deep Dive Training Series (Session 2 of 3) – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process  
DESCRIPTION:Register NowContents\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nSession Descriptions\nInstructors\n\nOverview\nDiscover how leading organizations tackle forecasting challenges in our new Forecast Pro Deep Dive training series. Each 2-hour session uses a case study approach to explore a specific forecasting challenge and includes actionable insights\, product demos\, interactive polling and expert Q&A. \nYou’ll leave each session with a clear understanding of best practices for setting up your forecasting process and with the insights you need to harness the full power of your Forecast Pro software. \nThe Deep Dives will teach you how to: \n\nSet up and maintain a collaborative forecasting process\nTrack\, measure and improve forecast accuracy\nSimplify inventory replenishment\n\nWho Should Attend\nDeep Dive sessions are valuable to any Forecast Pro user or prospect who is interested in improving their forecasts and their forecasting process. \nOur senior trainers\, James and Franklin\, have over 25 years of combined experience working with Forecast Pro clients across a wide variety of industries.  They have designed these sessions to share their knowledge of effective approaches to each forecasting challenge allowing you to implement best practices and improve your forecasting process. \n \nSession Descriptions\nSession 1: Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors (March 10th)\nMost Forecast Pro users work in a collaborative environment.  They receive feedback from multiple sources like sales\, marketing\, operations\, finance\, management\, etc. that need to be incorporated into the final forecasts.  To do this successfully\, it is important to set up a process to easily share forecasts\, seamlessly make adjustments\, and document every step. \nThe case study in this session we will focus on a CPG company with 15 users across multiple regions and multiple product lines.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nIT logistics for setting up data\nHow to break up data by region and product line  \nHow each user should interact with Forecast Pro to achieve a successful forecast\nProcesses for managing statistical forecast generation  \nBest practices when entering overrides\nHow to make changes in Excel and reincorporate them into the project  \nHow to consolidate all changes each cycle  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use the project collaboration and Excel collaboration functions to facilitate working in a large group. \nSession 2: Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process (March 17th)\nAs the adage says\, "You can't improve what you don't measure." To improve your forecast accuracy\, you need to understand what's working—and what's not. This requires tracking forecast accuracy. Forecast Pro has multiple tools for tracking accuracy and for spotting items that need your attention. \nThe case study in this session will focus on an apparel manufacturing company that encounters lots of item turnover\, product mix changes\, and supply chain issues.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nBest practices for measuring accuracy for new products  \nTechniques to effectively improve poor forecast accuracy  \nMethods for building custom accuracy calculations  \nTips for tracking items that have been reviewed  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use tracking reports\, exception reports\, item statuses\, and how to use common model-based fixes for poor performing items. \nSession 3: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro  (March 24th)\nMany people need to incorporate inventory planning in their forecast process.  Combining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. \nThe case study in this session will look at a small\, but growing food and beverage company which needs to handle replenishment within Forecast Pro.  This training webinar will discuss: \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\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will explore several replenishment models built using the override grid and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \n \nRegistration\nDates & Times\nMarch 10th\, 2026: Session 1 – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors  \nMarch 17th\, 2026: Session 2 – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process   \nMarch 24th\, 2026: Session 3 – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro   \nEach session will run from 10am-12pm EDT. \nThis is NOT a progressive series – each session is independent of the others. You can attend one\, two\, or all three sessions. Sign up for two sessions and attend the third for free!   \nLocation\nThe Forecast Pro Deep Dive Sessions will be hosted online via Zoom. \nPrice\n$99 per session\, or buy 2 sessions and get the 3rd free! \nSpecial Offer\nWe will credit your Deep Dive registration fees towards any customized training services booked before April 7th. \nRegister Now \nInstructors\nJames Berry\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! \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.
URL:https://dev.forecastpro.com/event/forecast-pro-deep-dive-training-series-2-03-2026/
LOCATION:Online Training Session
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Forecast Pro Deep Dive Training Series (Session 1 of 3) – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors
DESCRIPTION:Register NowContents\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nSession Descriptions\nInstructors\n\nOverview\nDiscover how leading organizations tackle forecasting challenges in our new Forecast Pro Deep Dive training series. Each 2-hour session uses a case study approach to explore a specific forecasting challenge and includes actionable insights\, product demos\, interactive polling and expert Q&A. \nYou’ll leave each session with a clear understanding of best practices for setting up your forecasting process and with the insights you need to harness the full power of your Forecast Pro software. \nThe Deep Dives will teach you how to: \n\nSet up and maintain a collaborative forecasting process\nTrack\, measure and improve forecast accuracy\nSimplify inventory replenishment\n\nWho Should Attend\nDeep Dive sessions are valuable to any Forecast Pro user or prospect who is interested in improving their forecasts and their forecasting process. \nOur senior trainers\, James and Franklin\, have over 25 years of combined experience working with Forecast Pro clients across a wide variety of industries.  They have designed these sessions to share their knowledge of effective approaches to each forecasting challenge allowing you to implement best practices and improve your forecasting process. \n \nSession Descriptions\nSession 1: Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors (March 10th)\nMost Forecast Pro users work in a collaborative environment.  They receive feedback from multiple sources like sales\, marketing\, operations\, finance\, management\, etc. that need to be incorporated into the final forecasts.  To do this successfully\, it is important to set up a process to easily share forecasts\, seamlessly make adjustments\, and document every step. \nThe case study in this session we will focus on a CPG company with 15 users across multiple regions and multiple product lines.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nIT logistics for setting up data\nHow to break up data by region and product line  \nHow each user should interact with Forecast Pro to achieve a successful forecast\nProcesses for managing statistical forecast generation  \nBest practices when entering overrides\nHow to make changes in Excel and reincorporate them into the project  \nHow to consolidate all changes each cycle  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use the project collaboration and Excel collaboration functions to facilitate working in a large group. \nSession 2: Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process (March 17th)\nAs the adage says\, "You can't improve what you don't measure." To improve your forecast accuracy\, you need to understand what's working—and what's not. This requires tracking forecast accuracy. Forecast Pro has multiple tools for tracking accuracy and for spotting items that need your attention. \nThe case study in this session will focus on an apparel manufacturing company that encounters lots of item turnover\, product mix changes\, and supply chain issues.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nBest practices for measuring accuracy for new products  \nTechniques to effectively improve poor forecast accuracy  \nMethods for building custom accuracy calculations  \nTips for tracking items that have been reviewed  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use tracking reports\, exception reports\, item statuses\, and how to use common model-based fixes for poor performing items. \nSession 3: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro  (March 24th)\nMany people need to incorporate inventory planning in their forecast process.  Combining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. \nThe case study in this session will look at a small\, but growing food and beverage company which needs to handle replenishment within Forecast Pro.  This training webinar will discuss: \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\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will explore several replenishment models built using the override grid and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \n \nRegistration\nDates & Times\nMarch 10th\, 2026: Session 1 – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors  \nMarch 17th\, 2026: Session 2 – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process   \nMarch 24th\, 2026: Session 3 – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro   \nEach session will run from 10am-12pm EDT. \nThis is NOT a progressive series – each session is independent of the others. You can attend one\, two\, or all three sessions. Sign up for two sessions and attend the third for free!   \nLocation\nThe Forecast Pro Deep Dive Sessions will be hosted online via Zoom. \nPrice\n$99 per session\, or buy 2 sessions and get the 3rd free! \nSpecial Offer\nWe will credit your Deep Dive registration fees towards any customized training services booked before April 7th. \nRegister Now \nInstructors\nJames Berry\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! \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.
URL:https://dev.forecastpro.com/event/forecast-pro-deep-dive-training-series-1-03-2026/
LOCATION:Online Training Session
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Forecast Pro Deep Dive Training Series (Session 3 of 3) – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro
DESCRIPTION:Register NowContents\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nSession Descriptions\nInstructors\n\nOverview\nDiscover how leading organizations tackle forecasting challenges in our new Forecast Pro Deep Dive training series. Each 2-hour session uses a case study approach to explore a specific forecasting challenge and includes actionable insights\, product demos\, interactive polling and expert Q&A. \nYou’ll leave each session with a clear understanding of best practices for setting up your forecasting process and with the insights you need to harness the full power of your Forecast Pro software. \nThe first three Deep Dives will teach you how to: \n\nSet up and maintain a collaborative forecasting process\nTrack\, measure and improve forecast accuracy\nSimplify inventory replenishment\n\nWho Should Attend\nDeep Dive sessions are valuable to any Forecast Pro user or prospect who is interested in improving their forecasts and their forecasting process. \nOur senior trainers\, James and Franklin\, have over 25 years of combined experience working with Forecast Pro clients across a wide variety of industries.  They have designed these sessions to share their knowledge of effective approaches to each forecasting challenge allowing you to implement best practices and improve your forecasting process. \n \nSession Descriptions\nSession 1: Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors (June 10\, 2025)\nMost Forecast Pro users work in a collaborative environment.  They receive feedback from multiple sources like sales\, marketing\, operations\, finance\, management\, etc. that need to be incorporated into the final forecasts.  To do this successfully\, it is important to set up a process to easily share forecasts\, seamlessly make adjustments\, and document every step. \nThe case study in this session will focus on a CPG company with 15 users across multiple regions and multiple product lines.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nIT logistics for setting up data\nHow to break up data by region and product line  \nHow each user should interact with Forecast Pro to achieve a successful forecast\nProcesses for managing statistical forecast generation  \nBest practices when entering overrides\nHow to make changes in Excel and reincorporate them into the project  \nHow to consolidate all changes each cycle  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use the project collaboration and Excel collaboration functions to facilitate working in a large group. \nSession 2: Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process (June 17\, 2025)\nAs the adage says\, "You can't improve what you don't measure." To improve your forecast accuracy\, you need to understand what's working—and what's not. This requires tracking forecast accuracy. Forecast Pro has multiple tools for tracking accuracy and for spotting items that need your attention. \nThe case study in this session will focus on an apparel manufacturing company that encounters lots of item turnover\, product mix changes\, and supply chain issues.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nBest practices for measuring accuracy for new products  \nTechniques to effectively improve poor forecast accuracy  \nMethods for building custom accuracy calculations  \nTips for tracking items that have been reviewed  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use tracking reports\, exception reports\, item statuses\, and how to use common model-based fixes for poor performing items. \nSession 3: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro  (June 24\, 2025)\nMany people need to incorporate inventory planning in their forecast process.  Combining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. \nThe case study in this session will look at a small\, but growing food and beverage company which needs to handle replenishment within Forecast Pro.  This training webinar will discuss: \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\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will explore several replenishment models built using the override grid and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \n \nRegistration\nDates & Times\nJune 10\, 2025: Session 1 – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors  \nJune 17\, 2025: Session 2 – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process   \nJune 24\, 2025: Session 3 – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro   \nEach session will run from 10am-12pm EST. \nThis is NOT a progressive series – each session is independent of the others. You can attend one\, two\, or all three sessions. Sign up for two sessions and attend the third for free!   \nLocation\nThe Forecast Pro Deep Dive Sessions will be hosted online via Zoom. \nPrice\n$99 per session\, or buy 2 sessions and get the 3rd free! \nSpecial Offer\nWe will credit your Deep Dive registration fees towards any training services booked before July 15th. \nRegister Now \nInstructors\nJames Berry\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! \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.
URL:https://dev.forecastpro.com/event/forecast-pro-deep-dive-training-series-3/
LOCATION:Online Training Session
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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SUMMARY:Forecast Pro Deep Dive Training Series (Session 2 of 3) – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process  
DESCRIPTION:Register NowContents\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nSession Descriptions\nInstructors\n\nOverview\nDiscover how leading organizations tackle forecasting challenges in our new Forecast Pro Deep Dive training series. Each 2-hour session uses a case study approach to explore a specific forecasting challenge and includes actionable insights\, product demos\, interactive polling and expert Q&A. \nYou’ll leave each session with a clear understanding of best practices for setting up your forecasting process and with the insights you need to harness the full power of your Forecast Pro software. \nThe first three Deep Dives will teach you how to: \n\nSet up and maintain a collaborative forecasting process\nTrack\, measure and improve forecast accuracy\nSimplify inventory replenishment\n\nWho Should Attend\nDeep Dive sessions are valuable to any Forecast Pro user or prospect who is interested in improving their forecasts and their forecasting process. \nOur senior trainers\, James and Franklin\, have over 25 years of combined experience working with Forecast Pro clients across a wide variety of industries.  They have designed these sessions to share their knowledge of effective approaches to each forecasting challenge allowing you to implement best practices and improve your forecasting process. \n \nSession Descriptions\nSession 1: Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors (June 10th)\nMost Forecast Pro users work in a collaborative environment.  They receive feedback from multiple sources like sales\, marketing\, operations\, finance\, management\, etc. that need to be incorporated into the final forecasts.  To do this successfully\, it is important to set up a process to easily share forecasts\, seamlessly make adjustments\, and document every step. \nThe case study in this session we will focus on a CPG company with 15 users across multiple regions and multiple product lines.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nIT logistics for setting up data\nHow to break up data by region and product line  \nHow each user should interact with Forecast Pro to achieve a successful forecast\nProcesses for managing statistical forecast generation  \nBest practices when entering overrides\nHow to make changes in Excel and reincorporate them into the project  \nHow to consolidate all changes each cycle  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use the project collaboration and Excel collaboration functions to facilitate working in a large group. \nSession 2: Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process (June 17th)\nAs the adage says\, "You can't improve what you don't measure." To improve your forecast accuracy\, you need to understand what's working—and what's not. This requires tracking forecast accuracy. Forecast Pro has multiple tools for tracking accuracy and for spotting items that need your attention. \nThe case study in this session will focus on an apparel manufacturing company that encounters lots of item turnover\, product mix changes\, and supply chain issues.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nBest practices for measuring accuracy for new products  \nTechniques to effectively improve poor forecast accuracy  \nMethods for building custom accuracy calculations  \nTips for tracking items that have been reviewed  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use tracking reports\, exception reports\, item statuses\, and how to use common model-based fixes for poor performing items. \nSession 3: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro  (June 24th)\nMany people need to incorporate inventory planning in their forecast process.  Combining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. \nThe case study in this session will look at a small\, but growing food and beverage company which needs to handle replenishment within Forecast Pro.  This training webinar will discuss: \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\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will explore several replenishment models built using the override grid and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \n \nRegistration\nDates & Times\nJune 10th\,\, 2025: Session 1 – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors  \nJune 17th\, 2025: Session 2 – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process   \nJune 24th\, 2025: Session 3 – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro   \nEach session will run from 10am-12pm EST. \nThis is NOT a progressive series – each session is independent of the others. You can attend one\, two\, or all three sessions. Sign up for two sessions and attend the third for free!   \nLocation\nThe Forecast Pro Deep Dive Sessions will be hosted online via Zoom. \nPrice\n$99 per session\, or buy 2 sessions and get the 3rd free! \nSpecial Offer\nWe will credit your Deep Dive registration fees towards any training services booked before July 15th. \nRegister Now \nInstructors\nJames Berry\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! \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.
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SUMMARY:Forecast Pro Deep Dive Training Series (Session 1 of 3) – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors
DESCRIPTION:Register NowContents\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nSession Descriptions\nInstructors\n\nOverview\nDiscover how leading organizations tackle forecasting challenges in our new Forecast Pro Deep Dive training series. Each 2-hour session uses a case study approach to explore a specific forecasting challenge and includes actionable insights\, product demos\, interactive polling and expert Q&A. \nYou’ll leave each session with a clear understanding of best practices for setting up your forecasting process and with the insights you need to harness the full power of your Forecast Pro software. \nThe first three Deep Dives will teach you how to: \n\nSet up and maintain a collaborative forecasting process\nTrack\, measure and improve forecast accuracy\nSimplify inventory replenishment\n\nWho Should Attend\nDeep Dive sessions are valuable to any Forecast Pro user or prospect who is interested in improving their forecasts and their forecasting process. \nOur senior trainers\, James and Franklin\, have over 25 years of combined experience working with Forecast Pro clients across a wide variety of industries.  They have designed these sessions to share their knowledge of effective approaches to each forecasting challenge allowing you to implement best practices and improve your forecasting process. \n \nSession Descriptions\nSession 1: Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors (June 10th)\nMost Forecast Pro users work in a collaborative environment.  They receive feedback from multiple sources like sales\, marketing\, operations\, finance\, management\, etc. that need to be incorporated into the final forecasts.  To do this successfully\, it is important to set up a process to easily share forecasts\, seamlessly make adjustments\, and document every step. \nThe case study in this session we will focus on a CPG company with 15 users across multiple regions and multiple product lines.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nIT logistics for setting up data\nHow to break up data by region and product line  \nHow each user should interact with Forecast Pro to achieve a successful forecast\nProcesses for managing statistical forecast generation  \nBest practices when entering overrides\nHow to make changes in Excel and reincorporate them into the project  \nHow to consolidate all changes each cycle  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use the project collaboration and Excel collaboration functions to facilitate working in a large group. \nSession 2: Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process (June 17th)\nAs the adage says\, "You can't improve what you don't measure." To improve your forecast accuracy\, you need to understand what's working—and what's not. This requires tracking forecast accuracy. Forecast Pro has multiple tools for tracking accuracy and for spotting items that need your attention. \nThe case study in this session will focus on an apparel manufacturing company that encounters lots of item turnover\, product mix changes\, and supply chain issues.  This training webinar will discuss: \n\nBest practices for measuring accuracy for new products  \nTechniques to effectively improve poor forecast accuracy  \nMethods for building custom accuracy calculations  \nTips for tracking items that have been reviewed  \n\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will highlight how to use tracking reports\, exception reports\, item statuses\, and how to use common model-based fixes for poor performing items. \nSession 3: Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro  (June 24th)\nMany people need to incorporate inventory planning in their forecast process.  Combining inventory replenishment models with dynamic forecasting can improve the corporate planning process and help optimize your supply chain. \nThe case study in this session will look at a small\, but growing food and beverage company which needs to handle replenishment within Forecast Pro.  This training webinar will discuss: \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\nThe Forecast Pro demonstrations in this session will explore several replenishment models built using the override grid and discuss the benefits of better inventory management. \n \nRegistration\nDates & Times\nJune 10th\,\, 2025: Session 1 – Playing Nice: How to Set up a Successful Forecasting Process with Multiple Contributors  \nJune 17th\, 2025: Session 2 – Accuracy Tracking: A Major Key to Improving Your Forecasting Process   \nJune 24th\, 2025: Session 3 – Simplifying Inventory Replenishment using Forecast Pro   \nEach session will run from 10am-12pm EST. \nThis is NOT a progressive series – each session is independent of the others. You can attend one\, two\, or all three sessions. Sign up for two sessions and attend the third for free!   \nLocation\nThe Forecast Pro Deep Dive Sessions will be hosted online via Zoom. \nPrice\n$99 per session\, or buy 2 sessions and get the 3rd free! \nSpecial Offer\nWe will credit your Deep Dive registration fees towards any training services booked before July 15th. \nRegister Now \nInstructors\nJames Berry\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! \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.
URL:https://dev.forecastpro.com/event/forecast-pro-deep-dive-training-series-1/
LOCATION:Online Training Session
CATEGORIES:Forecast Pro Event
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