Dr. Sven F. Crone is Assistant Professor in Management Science at Lancaster University and Director of the Lancaster Centre for Forecasting. With over 15 years of experience in forecasting theory and practice, he has published more than 40 scientific papers and developed award-winning forecasting algorithms. He has trained over 500 demand planners and consults with global organizations on forecasting methods, systems, and processes. Dr. Crone received IBF’s Dr. Chaman L. Jain Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.
In this free webinar, one of the world's leading experts in AI will take you through the latest evolutions in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and how early adopters are applying them for improved forecast accuracy and insight. It's not all about innovation however - you'll learn why the latest algorithms aren't always the best and why simple times series forecasting is sometimes preferable to complex causal models.
- The new generation of AI algorithms, how they work, and their relevance to forecasting
- How to choose between 1960s statistics, 1990s shallow AI, and 2020 deep AI for your business forecasting
- Insights from real world with AI/ML case studies employed by early adopters including Beiersdorf, and Hapag-Lloyd (and why using the latest algorithms is not always advised)
- The power of forecasting algorithms that learn, adapt to context, and find hidden insights
- Which type of AI to use for your organization, from simple monthly time series data to complex causal drivers