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WBSP850: Scale Growth by Understanding Accurate Forecasting in Manufacturing Through A Customer Case Study with ERP and BI, an Objective Panel Review

Sam Gupta Episode 850

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Manufacturers continue to face persistent challenges in sales and inventory forecasting due to fragmented data spread across ERP, CRM, and operational systems, leading to inconsistent inputs and downstream consequences such as excess inventory, stockouts, cash-flow strain, and missed revenue opportunities. This webinar addresses these issues through a practical, real-world use case, demonstrating how disciplined processes and system alignment can significantly improve forecasting accuracy. It showcases how an Algorithm customer leveraged Acumatica in combination with DataSelf to unify disparate data into a single source of truth, eliminating reliance on spreadsheets and enabling scalable, system-driven forecasting. More importantly, the session illustrates how BI-powered forecasting transforms executive decision-making—from reactive variance analysis to proactive, forward-looking planning—allowing leaders to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and improve service outcomes, positioning forecasting not merely as a reporting function but as a strategic capability grounded in clean data and tightly integrated systems.

Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/accurate-forecasting-in-manufacturing-a-customer-case-study-with-erp-and-bi/

Questions for Panelists?

🔗Sam Gupta: linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/
🔗Dennis Easter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedennisjeaster/
🔗Joni Girardi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonigirardi/

Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro Somm

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