WHO THE EVENT IS RIGHT FOR

The IBF Boot Camp is a 2 or 3-day session for planning professionals looking for a concrete, best practice view of demand planning, S&OP/ IBP and the forecast process. It will lead you through an understanding of your current forecasting software and the techniques it uses.

IBF will provide expert instruction that will both introduce newcomers to the most used tools and processes, while enhancing the capabilities of long time forecasters, S&OP/ IBP, demand planning, and analytics professionals. You’ll also expand your professional network and improve your knowledge at this unique and powerful, one-of-a-kind event.

WHY YOU MUST ATTEND

Days 1 & 2:

• Prepare for IBF certification through a comprehensive review in an interactive classroom environment
• Learn leading methods of demand forecasting, then reinforce your learning through hands-on examples in Excel
• Implement data-driven decision-making to improve supply chain and financial performance through better forecasts, order fill rates, inventory turns, and cash flow
• Learn how to leverage your software’s full capabilities, understand how it works, and correctly interpret the outputs … while networking with others in your field

Day 3:

• Build on Days 1 & 2 through knowledge of machine learning methods that include neural networks, cluster analysis, decision trees, and market basket analysis
• Enrich your understanding of machine learning and statistical data mining through hands-on exercises to predict demand, its drivers, and events (Online web app, Excel macros, Python, R)

BECOME A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FORECASTER (CPF)

Use what you learn from this IBF event to become a Certified Professional Forecaster.

Simply select the CPF CERTIFICATION PACKAGE during check-out and gain access to the event, along with preparation materials, and three CPF Exams.

The CPF program is the gold standard in demand planning certification, identifying you as a value driver in demand planning, forecasting and S&OP. It places professionals in the elite group of forecasters, with many CPFs saying it helped them secure a new job, promotion and pay raise. Find out more about the CPF program, or register below.

HANDS-ON PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS AND USE OF BIG DATA WORKSHOP

The 3rd day is dedicated to predictive analytics and the use of big data, a masterclass for demand planners and forecasters looking to implement the latest advancements and next-level techniques. This fully immersive, hands-on session will enable you to learn modern analytical methods and develop your own machine learning models for predictive analytics.