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IBF On Demand
The forecasting, demand planning and S&OP podcast designed for practitioners in the field. Brought to you by the Institute of Business Forecasting with your host Eric Wilson, ACPF.
Podcasting since 2020 • 108 episodes
IBF On Demand
Latest Episodes
Stop Using AI Notetakers: 15 Bots, and a Broken S&OP Process
This may be my most important, and urgent, episode yet. I recently audited an executive S&OP meeting where something alarming happened: 9 people in the room… and 15 AI bots taking notes, summarizing, and listening in. We’ve crossed a line, ...
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STOP CHASING HEADLINES AND TWEETS: Planning Through the Chaos: Tariffs and Price Hikes
Everyone’s talking about tariffs, and price hikes are already hitting. In this episode, I break down what’s really happening behind the headlines and constantly changing policies from the oval office and how it impacts demand planning, forecast...
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20:54
The Question That Changes Everything: What You Need in Your S&OP/IBP
I dive into the often-overlooked secret to a successful S&OP process: asking the right questions. It's not about dashboards or software, it’s about fostering curiosity, healthy conflict, and conversation that surfaces blind spots a...
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23:37
From Viral to Viable: How DUDE Wipes Masters TikTok Demand Chaos
What happens when your supply chain meets viral fame? I sat down with Tara Tarazi, VP of Supply Chain at DUDE Wipes, to uncover the real-world planning challenges behind TikTok Shop and other in-app e-commerce platforms. From flas...
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29:42
Why Process Is the Real Super Power: Great Discussion with Yoshika Hirata
In this episode, I sit down with Yoshika Hirata, Senior Director of Integrated Business Planning at Xponential Fitness, to explore a powerful yet often overlooked truth great people alone can’t fix bad processes. We unpack how strong, structure...
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33:23