Who the event is right for
The boot camp has been developed for professionals dealing with the same S&OP, demand planning, forecasting, and predictive analytics challenges you are.
It’s for forward thinking professionals that recognize we don’t have all the answers.
Why you must attend
- Roll up your sleeves and learn from IBF thought leaders
- Find out how to successfully implement S&OP and go beyond with Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- See how to improve your forecasting and demand planning process
- Learn through real-world case studies from leading companies
- Maximize the value you get from your planning
- Achieve S&OP and IBP excellence.
Earn an S&OP/IBP Certificate
When you complete IBF’s S&OP Boot Camp, you have the option of earning IBF’s S&OP/ IBP Certificate, which validates your knowledge gained through the program. This digital certificate demonstrates an understanding of the fundamentals of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and reveals to employers that you have a working knowledge of the associated processes and best practices.
To gain the Certificate you will have 1-hour to take a knowledge check which validates your understanding of the course content. This knowledge check covers the end-to-end planning process and best practices. The S&OP Boot Camp contains all the knowledge required to pass.
Upon successful completion of the knowledge check, you will be awarded with IBF’s internationally recognized S&OP/ IBP Certificate.
This digital certificate is shareable on platforms such as LinkedIn. To get your S&OP/ IBP Certificate, click "REGISTER" to "ADD-ON: CERTIFICATE IN S&OP/ IBP" with your Boot Camp registration.
BENEFITS:
- Get recognized in S&OP/IBP by the leading organization in the field
- Demonstrate to employers that you have a working knowledge of S&OP/ IBP best practices
- Stand out to employers and secure the best remunerated planning roles
- Use the skills gained to improve KPIs including customer service, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, cash flow, revenue, and EBITDA
- Add to your credentials and share your certificate on LinkedIn
1-DAY SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING WORKSHOP
The 3rd day is dedicated to a 1-day workshop on supply chain planning. It includes a full review of the entire planning process, from the production plan to the detailed master scheduling process.
Includes:
- Full admission IBP/ S&OP Boot Camp (February 3 and 4)
- Supply Chain Planning Workshop for an additional cost
- Continental breakfast and lunch each day
You can add an IBF Membership when you register. IBF Members receive $100 off registration, not to be combined with other discounts.
**Get the 4th person free for every 3 registrations
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Boot Camp Day 1Feb 3, 2025
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Boot Camp Day 2Feb 4, 2025
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Boot Camp Day 3
(optional)Feb 5, 2025
S&OP & IBP OVERVIEW (WHAT, WHY)
An introduction to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & S&OP and why its important
- IBP/S&OP Process Overview
- Maturity model & barriers to advancement
- Cross-functional involvement
- External collaborative processes
DATA GATHERING
How to select, clean, and manage data for greater IBP & S&OP performance
- The nature and characteristics of data
- Selecting data hierarchies that facilitate collaboration
- How to account for structural changes in your data
- How to handle outliers and adjust for missing data
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO & LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW
Fundamentals of Product Portfolio Management, New Product & End of Life Planning in the S&OP & IBP process
- Role of Product in S&OP / IBP
- Reducing complexity through portfolio management
- New product introduction forecasting
- End of Life management
DEMAND MANGEMENT AND REVIEW
Fundamentals of Demand Planning in the IBP & S&OP process
- Role of Demand Planning and Forecasting in S&OP / IBP
- Responsibilities/Accountability
- Forecast versus the Financial Plan
- How and When to Override the forecast
RESOURCE / SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW
Fundamentals of the Supply Review in the IBP & S&OP process
- Role of Supply Planning and Operations in S&OP / IBP
- Capacity Management
- Inventory planning
- Additional constraints to consider
PRE-S&OP OR FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION REVIEW
Preparing in Advance for the S&OP Meeting
- Inputs from prior meetings
- Meeting objectives, role of facilitator and participants
- Facilitation skills to gain alignment with Pre-S&OP stakeholders
- Development of key actions and recommendations for the Executive S&OP meeting
Q&A
- ABBOTT
- CATALENT PHARMACEUTICAL
- DEUTZ
- DUDE WIPES
- INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS FORECASTING & PLANNING
- ISAGENIX
- JOHN GALT
- NEW HORIZON AI
- TELEDYNE ADVANCED ELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS
- TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING
- VANGUARD SOFTWARE
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