Leadership Training for Change Upskill Your Leadership Team

The Leadership Forum on Business Planning, Forecasting, and S&OP/IBP is a premier event designed for executives and leaders in the fields of sales and operations planning, forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain analytics. This forum serves as a gathering point, where industry leaders share insights on key developments, challenges, and opportunities in the landscape of business planning. Attendees will benefit from high-level discussions and expert advice from a panel of senior directors and VPs from Fortune 500 companies who have successfully navigated the challenges currently facing the industry.The forum will feature three executive discussion streams: the first stream focuses on establishing S&OP/IBP as an organizational compass; the second stream emphasizes leveraging demand planning, business forecasting, and artificial intelligence in modern planning; and the third stream explores optimizing supply chains for enhanced efficiency, agility, and sustainability amid disruptions. In addition to these discussions, participants can opt for a self-assessment using IBF's proprietary maturity model, allowing them to identify strengths, weaknesses, and actionable recommendations for improving their S&OP processes. Attendees who choose the GOLD PACKAGE will receive a Cost of Forecast Error Template, which aids in building a business case for investing in forecasting and planning functions.The forum promises valuable insights backed by IBF’s global research, equipping attendees with benchmarks to compare their practices against industry standards. Registered participants will gain exclusive access to IBF's research reports, which cover various topics including forecast error metrics, data usage, and best practices across major industries. This event is also complemented by the subsequent two-day Business Planning, Forecasting, and S&OP/IBP Conference, which is tailored for planning professionals at all levels. Attendees can expect engaging tracks focused on making S&OP/IBP a competitive advantage and diving into predictive analytics and demand planning.The event will feature distinguished speakers such as Sara, a Vice President of E2E Integrated Planning with extensive experience in finance and supply chain; Christopher, Director of Planning & Logistics at Agility Robotics; Todd Dunn, Director of Supply Chain at Catalent Pharmaceutical and a recognized expert in business forecasting; and other notable leaders like Pat Bower, Tim Hotze, and Brian Nagy, who will share their expertise and insights on the latest trends and challenges in demand planning and supply chain management. This is an exceptional opportunity for leaders to enhance their understanding of dynamic supply chain environments and develop strategies for effective planning and forecasting, ensuring their organizations can adapt and thrive in an ever-changing market landscape.