Eric Wilson is Director of Thought Leadership at the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning, bringing over 20 years of experience in demand planning and predictive analytics. He previously led forecasting at Escalade Sports, Berry Plastics, and Tempur Sealy. Eric is an IBF Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF) and recipient of IBF’s Excellence in Business Forecasting & Planning Award. He is a frequent speaker, published author, and contributor to The Journal of Business Forecasting.

As Industry Marketing Director for Kinaxis, Manda Schweitzer-Miller is passionate about helping leaders understand how to apply smart supply chain technology and solutions to thrive in uncertain times. Joining Kinaxis in 2019, Manda brings over a decade of experience in enterprise technology. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and a Masters in Strategic Communication from American University in Washington, D.C.

Staffan is an experienced Global Director with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device industry. He is skilled in DMAIC, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Operational Excellence. Staffan is a strong engineering professional with a PhD focused in Production System from Tekniska högskolan vid Linköpings universitet.