The Role of Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data in Business Forecasting
VIRTUAL PREDICTIVE BUSINESS ANALYTICS, FORECASTING & PLANNING CONFERENCE
The Role of Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data in Business Forecasting

You will learn:

  • How machine learning, artificial intelligence and other technologies are changing demand forecasting
  • The core concepts underlying the revolution in forecasting and demand planning
  • How to use predictive analytics to improve forecasting to become more agile and responsive to true demand
  • How to determine when to use qualitative measures instead of analytics for better planning and forecasting
  • How to position yourself for success in this new era of demand planning and forecasting
author
Eric Wilson, ACPF
Director of Thought Leadership
Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning

Eric is a predictive analytics and business planning innovator, author, teacher and speaker. As Director of Thought Leadership at IBF, he brings over 20 years of experience, previously leading demand planning at Escalade Sports, Berry Plastics, and Tempur Sealy. Eric is an IBF Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF) and received IBF’s Excellence in Business Forecasting & Planning award in 2016. He is a frequent speaker and panelist who has published extensively in The Journal of Business Forecasting and APICS Magazine. Eric is also the author of Cultural Cycles, Predictive Analytics for Business Forecasting & Planning, and Practical Guide to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/ IBP).