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S&OP Unplugged - Episode 8

Leaders from Factors Group, UCB, Lancaster University, and Strata Bridge discuss securing the all-important executive buy in, what it takes to reach demand planning maturity, and the role of AI in shaping consumer demand.

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S&OP Unplugged Topics:
  • Demand Planning / The Next Step
  • The Curve/ Getting Ahead
  • Using AI / Nudging Consumers
  • Demand Planning / Maturity
  • Executive Buy-in / Achieving it
  • Dealing with Conflict / Improving Communication
Dr. Sven F. Crone
Assistant Professor in Management Science
Lancaster University

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.

Eric Wilson, ACPF
Director of Thought Leadership
Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning

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.

Chris Turner
Co-Founder
StrataBridge
Chris works with a range of clients worldwide, across industry sectors, on strategy development, innovation and joined-up decision-making. A highly respected facilitator, Chris has a unique ability to understand and simplify complex business issues and opportunities and translate these into action. He has worked with leadership teams around the world, helping them to articulate, share and realize their strategies through aligning the organization, integrating decision-making and capability building.
Jonathon Karelse
CEO
NorthFind Management
Jonathon is a recognized thought leader in demand planning and S&OP and is CEO and co-founder of the consultancy NorthFind Management. Jonathon has been a long-term contributor to the IBF’s body of knowledge, with a specific focus on forecasting metrics, decision making, and behavioral science. Jonathon is the author of an Amazon #1 Best Seller for his book, “Histories of the Future: Milestones in the Last 100 Years of Business Forecasting”. He is a graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management, a member of the 2019 Management Excellence cohort at Harvard Business School and is a member of the Harvard Business Review’s Advisory Council.
Lilian Wang
Director, E2E Planning S&OP
UCB
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