Connecting the dots: from demand forecasts to inventory & merchandise plans

Begin the morning with a relaxed welcome. Enjoy coffee, light bites, and informal networking as guests arrive.

Hear a real-world customer story on solving the disconnect between forecasts and buying signals, including how one organization achieved alignment and measurable savings.

From there, the conversation moves into a proven framework for translating demand forecasts into actionable inventory requirements, exploring its components and how it applies across different businesses.

The discussion broadens further with examples from retail, CPG, manufacturing, healthcare, and more, drawing on the group's own industry experiences and challenges. It closes with the practical side: data integration, process alignment, technology adoption, and change management, and what it actually takes to build trust and drive results.

Close with key takeaways and actionable options: workshops, sandbox sessions, or executive briefings. Leave with a clear path forward and a one-page summary.