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DEMAND PLANNING & FORECASTING BOOT CAMP

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS USA | MARCH 14 –16, 2018

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Institute of BusinessForecasting & Planning

“ This is a great use of money. This is my third workshop, and it gets better every year. I also continue to learn new things as I grow in my company. New things I learn here take on new meaning and become far more applicable.”

S. Grabhorn, Director of Mktg Sales /Product Forecasting TUPPERWARE

“ I could not possibly offer any suggestions for improvement. This was such a great workshop!”

T. Hatfield, Manager of Planning TOYOTA

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w/ Hands-On Data Science & Predictive Business Analytics WorkshopUNDERSTAND ING FORECAST ING SOFTWARE AND B IG DATA FROM THE GROUND UP

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Demand Planning & Forecasting BOOT CAMP:w/ Hands-On Data Science & Predictive Business Analytics Workshop

UNDERSTANDING FORECASTING SOFTWARE AND BIG DATA FROM THE GROUND UP

Forecasting is a key element of business planning, supply chain planning and the S&OP process. Getting the forecast right gives you the opportunity to deliver real business improvements across all company functions. IBF’s Demand Planning & Forecasting Boot Camp will help you understand your forecasting processes and software from the ground up with a world-leading masterclass based on best practices. With practical and actionable insights, you will be able to make valuable improvements in your own planning processes.

Business Forecasting has changed dramatically over the last 15 or 20 years. But what we have seen over this period is an evolution, not a revolution. The basic premise of forecasting remains: using historical data to extract patterns that assist in making business decisions about the future. Forecasting has always transformed data into insight using software - and that has not changed, even in the age of Big Data and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The IBF Boot Camp is a 2 or 3-day program that represents this evolution by delivering 3 stages:

IBF will provide expert instruction that introduces business forecasting newcomers to the most used tools, and enhance the capabilities of experienced forecasters, demand planners, and analytics professionals. By the end of the boot camp program, participants will understand what their software is doing and how to use it to improve their forecasting process. The IBF Boot Camp will allow you to apply forecasting insight in your own organization, driving operational and strategic decision-making.

Day #1 | Fundamentals of Business Forecasting & PlanningAmidst rapid technological change, understanding the core concepts that drive successful forecasting and planning is more important than ever. With best practices for establishing the demand planning function, forecasting processes, organizational design, collaboration (internal and external), and planning for new products, we’ll give you everything you need to position your team as a driver of growth. The path to S&OP maturity starts here.

Day #2 | Demand Planning Algorithms: Models & MetricsThe day begins with teaching time-series forecasting, the most widely used forecasting models in the field. But in this session, we’ll go beyond these methods and explore the most effective ways to begin demand shaping in order to match supply with demand through the use of various initiatives like promotions, price modifications, and more. We’ll also reveal the best techniques for measuring forecast and planning performance.

Day #3 | Predictive Business Analytics and Data Science Techniques With practical tips to incorporate into your own organization, you’ll be well placed to leverage the cutting-edge of analytics technology. We will focus on data science applications for forecasting and best practices using R. Recent advances in forecasting, often called Predictive Analytics techniques, involve the use of Big Data, including analysis of textual data like that created by social media (Facebook etc.). In this workshop, you will fully develop and script your own analytics solutions while simultaneously learning the R language and its capabilities. This optional masterclass is for demand planners and forecasters looking to implement the latest advancements and next-level techniques. It’s a great supplement to Day 1 & 2.

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When Netflix suggests what movie you might like, it uses all the data from everyone that has ever watched a movie on Netflix to provide the one that best suits your preferences. Netflix is able to identify what movie you might enjoy by analysing what you have told them, i.e. how many stars you gave a movie and, more importantly, what you have actually watched. They know whether you shared your thoughts about the movie with friends, how many times you watched it, and whether you subsequently watched movies by the same director or with the same actors. There’s a lot of information here! And if utilized properly, it is incredibly valuable.

DATA SCIENCE UNDERPINS this unprecedented level of insight, giving us the ability to

understand consumer behavior like never before. This ever-expanding discipline combines

expertise in mathematics, technology and business acumen to deliver robust analytical solutions

to data-intensive challenges. Companies big and small have openly embraced powerful formulas

to analyze, predict and optimize major business decisions to provide insight and competitive

advantage. Google’s TensorFlow application enables scalable machine learning in the cloud.

Facebook and Twitter have developed algorithms to better understand and identify human

behavior. In 2015, Microsoft purchased Revolution Analytics which develops an enterprise-ready

version of R, the world’s most popular data science programming language used by over 2 million

analytics practitioners.

THE SHEER VOLUME OF DATA available for analysis is vast, and is increasing at an exponential

rate with an astonishing 2.5 quintillion bytes produced every day. Big Data is defined not only

by its size, but also the speed in which we receive it, and the variety of its formats (numbers,

text, graphics, etc.). It presents both enormous opportunities and challenges for forecasters, with

gathering and interpreting this information a key priority for many in the field.

THIS FULLY IMMERSIVE, hands-on session will enable you to learn modern analytical methods

and develop your own machine learning models for predictive analytics and data mining. The

session will focus on data science applications and best practices using R. You will fully develop

and script your own analytics solutions while simultaneously learning the R language and its

capabilities.

HANDS-ON DATA SCIENCE AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS WORKSHOP:UNCOVERING VALUE IN YOUR DATA | DAY 3 ADD-ON (Optional)

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2018

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DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY | MARCH 14, 2018

Demand Planning & Forecasting BOOT CAMP: UNDERSTANDING FORECASTING SOFTWARE AND BIG DATA FROM THE GROUND UP

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

MODULE 1 | FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS FORECASTING & PLANNING

• Learning Objectives • S&OP Overview • Demand Planning Overview

• Why do Businesses Forecast and Plan?• Summary

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | MORNING BREAK

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

MODULE 2 | THE FORECASTING PROCESS AND THE ROLES OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM MEMBERS

• Learning Objectives • Forecasting Process & Roles of

Cross-Functional Team Members • Marketing • Finance

• Supply Chain/Production and Logistics • Human Resources • Natural Biases • Summary

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | LUNCH

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

MODULE 3 | CONSENSUS FORECASTING & THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS

• Learning Objectives • Problems of Multiple Number Plans • Consensus is Critical • Best Communication Practice

• Gaining Upper Management Buy-In Agenda

• Reporting Forecasts • Presenting Forecasts • Summary

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | AFTERNOON BREAK

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS FORECASTING, PLANNING & LEADERSHIP

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2:45 PM – 5:00 PM

MODULE 4 | S&OP: DRIVING BUSINESS VALUE

• Learning Objectives • Major Characteristics of S&OP • S&OP Monthly Cycle Timeline

• Ingredients of Successful S&OP Process

• Summary

MODULE 5 | EXTERNAL COLLABORATION AND CPFR

• Learning Objectives • What is CPFR • CPFR Model

• CPFR: Challenges and Keys to Success • CPFR Benefits • Summary

MODULE 6 | DATA MANAGEMENT

• Learning Objectives • What you Need to Know

about Data • Univariate Time Series Model

Elements • Pattern Recognition: Linear Patterns• Exponential Smoothing Models

• Data Analysis• Random Noise • Forecastability Analysis • Data Analysis Checklist• Summary

DAY 1 CONCLUDES

HOW TO’S

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

MODULE 7 | PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Learning Objectives • Why we Need Performance

Metrics • Forecast Error Measurements • Forecast Value Added Analysis (FVA)

• Things to Know About Forecasting Errors

• Improve Forecasts: Remove Barriers • Summary

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | LUNCH

DAY 2 | THURSDAY | MARCH 15, 2018

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1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

MODULE 8 | SELECTION AND APPLYING FORECASTING MODELS

• Learning Objectives • Types of Models • Factors Impacting Forecasting• Balancing Statistics with

Other Important Considerations

• Exception Management Strategies

• Model Selection Process • Summary

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | AFTERNOON BREAK

2:45 PM – 5:00 PM

MODULE 9 | AVERAGING MODELS

• Learning Objectives • Naïve Model • Commonly Used Time Series Methods • Average Level Change • Average Percent Change

• Weighted Average Percent Change• Moving Average Model • Single Moving Average Level Change • Single Moving Average Percent Change • Summary

MODULE 10 | TRENDING, SEASONAL AND CYCLICAL MODELS

• Learning Objectives • Classical Decomposition • Seasonality • Deseasonalizing the Data

• Formula for Computing Trend Value (T) • Preparing Forecasts • Summary

MODULE 11 | EXPONENTIAL SMOOTHING MODELS

• Learning Objectives • Exponential Smoothing: Introduction • Single Exponential Smoothing Formula • Exponential Smoothing: Different Alpha

Values

• Single Exponential Smoothing Rules of Thumb

• Pattern Recognition & Exponential Smoothing Models

• Summary

MODULE 12 | OTHER FORECASTING MODELS

• Learning Objectives • Sales Ratio Methods: Average &

Cumulative • Family Member/Top Down Forecasting

• Causal Models • When to use Judgmental Models • Summary

DAY 2 CONCLUDES

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9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

I. INTRODUCTION

• Bootcamp Objectives & Outline

II. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

• Popular Data Science tools

• R & R Studio IDE

III. R ENVIRONMENT

• Reading and summarizing data

• Merging data objects

• Feature engineering

• Installing and initiating packages

IV. DATA CLEANSING & PREPARATION

• Feature Scaling

• Univariate vs Multivariate Outlier

Detection

• DBSCAN clustering, anomaly

extraction

V. MACHINE LEARNING MODULE 1 | REGRESSION

• Machine Learning Defined

• Comparison to Statistical Methods

• Artificial Neural Networks

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | LUNCH

1:45 PM – 4:30 PM

VI. MODEL OPTIMIZATION

• K-Fold Cross Validation

• Parameter Selection

• Assessing model accuracy, stability

• Combining models to improve accuracy

VII. MACHINE LEARNING MODULE 2 | CLASSIFICATION

• Overview of Ensemble Modeling

• Random Forest Trees

VIII. MACHINE LEARNING MODULE 3 | ADVANCED TOPICS

• Gradient Boosted Trees

• Explaining model behavior

• Extended R Programming

IX. DATA VISUALIZATION

• R Plotting Basics

• Advanced Graphics

X. TOPICS OF EXPLORATION & CLOSING

HANDS-ON DATA SCIENCE AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS WORKSHOP:UNCOVERING VALUE IN YOUR DATA | DAY 3 ADD-ON (Optional)

DAY 3 | FRIDAY | MARCH 16, 2018

IBF BOOT CAMP CONCLUDES

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What You Get:• Area for the exhibitor’s 10’ pop up booth, 6’ skirted table

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Fundamentals of Demand Planning & Forecasting

Chaman L. JainSt. John’s University

“This is much more than another dry book about forecasting. Yes, the math is there, but it is much more than that, with over 40 years of experience and real life examples where the function is at the moment, how we got here and most importantly where we are going. Whether you are just getting into the vocation or an executive looking to take your Demand Planning to the next level, make sure to pick up this book to ensure your

organization is heading in the right direction.” —Michael Wachtel, Vice President of Demand Planning & Supply Chain, L’OREAL“The authors have captured the key issues of managing a world-class Demand Planning process. The book strips down a complex subject to its essential elements and explains them clearly and concisely. They use practical, real world examples to illustrate the concepts presented. It is a must for managers responsible for improving their organization’s Demand Planning capability or someone new to Forecasting who needs to

understand the basics of proper data selection, forecasting models, or improvement metrics.” —George Hesser, Lead Consultant – Demand Management Center of Competency, DUPONT“The authors thoroughly detail current best practices in Forecasting, Demand Planning, and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) across all types of industries. It is an excellent educational resource for both the novice forecaster and the experienced planning professional.”

—Richard Herrin, Director of Supply Chain Management, AXIALL CORPORATION “The book is an important contribution to Forecasting and Planning literature, written by authors who have had their pulse on Business Forecasting and Planning for decades. They’ve done an excellent job in blending the body of knowledge from various sources, along with their own practical business and teaching experiences, to produce a very readable book that bridges theory with what is really going in Business

Forecasting and Planning. My kudos goes to them!” —Larry Lapide, Research Affiliate, MIT CENTER FOR TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS “This is a ‘How to Book’ every Forecaster and Planner should have on their desk! The book has provided the

Forecasting and Planning community a well balanced view of the science and art of creating a forecast in a very conversational tone. Using real world examples, the authors explain ‘What needs to be done, Why to do it, and How to do it.’ I appreciate the authors for taking the time and effort to put down on paper a

summary of their 40+ years of insight, which includes the experience from leaders the IBF has brought together over the years. This is a beautiful work of substance, built on real world experience, and skillfully articulated that anyone in the Planning organization could benefit. Well done!” —Mark Covas, Director of Demand Planning, JOHNSON & JOHNSON“It is surprising how some senior leaders lack the needed understanding of Demand Planning & Forecasting.

They often oversimplify, are mystified, or sometimes just plain wrong in how they think about Demand Planning. This book is an excellent Demand Planning guide, from the process to techniques to metrics to data to systems; it is not just for the novice, but also for practicing professionals. Leaders will find it perfect

to educate their teams, peers, and management on critical business processes that keep the supply chain in motion. This book will be a must read for members of my team.”

—Todd Gallant, VP of Integrated Business Planning, DECKERS BRAND“I found the book to be highly comprehensive and readable, an accomplishment in the often technical subject of forecasting. I would recommend the book to any Demand Planning practitioner as a practical way of maintaining current knowledge in this rapidly changing field.” —Jay Nearnberg, Director, Global Demand & S&OP Excellence, NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH“This work is a great foundational book for anyone working in the Forecasting and Demand arena. It provides loads of information in a thorough yet concise manner. Definitely a must have for your library.” —Curtis Brewer, Head of Forecasting–Environmental Science USA, BAYER CROPSCIENCE“The book provides a comprehensive review of the Fundamentals of Business Forecasting. It goes well beyond the typical analytical modeling that most forecasting books emphasize.It highlights the relevant and timely business implications of Forecasting and its importance in strategic business processes. Anyone wishing to improve their Business Forecasting results should read.” —Deborah F. Goldstein, Vice President, Industrial Demand Planning & Customer Fulfillment, McCORMICK

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Robin Simon has over 25 years of business experience, primarily in the consumer products industry.

She combines top-notch analytic capability with excellent communication skills to help organizations

make better decisions through the use of information. Robin enjoys sharing her knowledge and has

provided training for IBF since 2003, addressing such topics as New Product Forecasting, Using

Regression Models To Forecast With POS Data and Forecasting Issues: Shipments vs. Consumption,

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cross-functional consensus meetings. She has extensive experience providing analysis and

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consumer promotion and advertising effectiveness and product portfolio management. In addition,

she was responsible for training several hundred field sales people in the use of data as a fact-based

selling tool with their retail customers. In addition to working at Kraft Foods, Robin has consulted

such organizations as S.C. Johnson & Son, McNeil Labs (Johnson & Johnson), Alberto Culver,

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Steak N Shake Co., the International Council of Shopping Centers, Chicago Architecture Foundation

and the American Bar Association. She also spent time at Helene Curtis (now part of Unilever) and

in the retail practice of the consulting firm, Booz-Allen & Hamilton. She has also conducted business

forecasting training workshops for companies such as Nike, GlaxoSmithKline, Molson, GAP, and

more. She received an MBA in Marketing and Statistics from the University of Chicago and is a Phi

Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, with a BA in Applied Mathematics from the

College of Arts and Sciences and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School.

Robin SimonSenior Consultant Bootcamp Event Workshop Leader

Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning, IBF

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With many years of data science experience across a variety of industries, Arya Eskamani is not only

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overseeing the firm’s analytics consulting and training services. He received his Bachelors of Business

Administration with a focus in Economics from the University of Central Florida and his Masters of

Science in Economics with a focus in Econometrics from Florida Atlantic University.

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