Description:
Forecasting demand for new products is about as challenging as it gets. With limited or no demand history to guide the way, many traditional forecasting methods simply cannot be used. But don’t despair—there are proven methodologies and strategies that can help you tackle this challenge!
In this one-hour webinar, Eric Stellwagen will explore various methods for effectively forecasting new products. He will also discuss the role of judgement and market research.
Eric will review key classifications of new products and discuss the pros and cons of various forecasting methods for:
- Replacement products
- Product line extensions
- New-to-company products
- New-to-world products
Drawing from real-world examples, Eric will demonstrate several popular forecasting techniques for new products, including product mapping (item supersession), custom component models, forecasting by analogy, the Bass diffusion model, and assumption-based modeling.
The webinar will be presented twice to accommodate various time zones. Completing the registration allows you to attend either session.
Can’t attend the live webinar? Register for the session and we will notify you via email when the recording is available for on-demand viewing.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is perfect for demand planners and anyone responsible for forecasting new or replacement products. Whether you’re struggling with forecasting products with limited historical data or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide you with the tools and insights you need to improve your forecasting accuracy.
Speaker:
Eric Stellwagen is the co-founder of Business Forecast Systems, Inc. (BFS) and the co-author of the Forecast Pro software product line. With more than 30 years of expertise in the field, he regularly presents workshops and publishes on the topic of business forecasting, and is widely recognized as a leading educator on the subject. Drawing upon his extensive consulting experience helping organizations to address their forecasting challenges, Eric infuses his classes with practical approaches and uses real-world data to illustrate concepts. He has worked with many leading firms including Coca-Cola, Kraft, Merck, Nabisco, Owens-Corning and Verizon and has presented workshops for a variety of organizations including APICS, the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF), the Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF), the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), and the University of Tennessee. Eric served on the board of directors of the IIF for 12 years and is currently serving on the practitioner advisory board of Foresight: The International Journal of Applied Forecasting.