IBF on Demand Podcast

🎃 Final Spooky Short: The Company of the Living Dead 👻🎧 Get ready for the grand finale in our exclusive spooky Halloween series with Andrew Schneider – and trust me, this one is the scariest of them all! 😱 Especially for all the supply planners out there, I hope you're not afraid of clowns... 🤡 Why? Because I see dead people... and they’re not just in the movies, they work all around us! This is the story of the Company of the Living Dead, a terrifying cautionary tale about the dangers of mindlessly following orders without thinking critically. 🧟♂️ Don't be a zombie in your own job – it's time to break free from the chains of paper instructions! We had a blast making these shorts, and I hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as we did! 🎉 But it’s not over yet – head over to our YouTube channel for a full episode featuring more haunting stories, submitted by YOU, the community. Watch the final short here #SupplyChainHorror #SnOP #LivingDeadWorkforce

👻 Supply Chain Scares: "ROI See You!" 😱💼 In this exclusive series, I sit down yet again with Andrew Schneider to continue to trade some of the spookiest AND funniest supply chain stories from our careers. We’ve seen it all – from your dreams to your nightmares – and know exactly what tales will keep you up at night. 🌙 This time, we’re talking about the ever-elusive "ROI see you" 👀 – that magical number everyone talks about but rarely sees. What if the real nightmare is not in the numbers but in believing everything you read? 😳 Get ready for a scary good lesson on how ROI might just haunt your balance sheet! But that’s not all—stay tuned for more spooky shorts coming THIS Thursday! 🎬👻 💀 Watch the first chilling story here #SupplyChainHorror #DemandPlanning #NightmaresInROI

🎃 Spooky Supply Chain Tales Just in Time for Halloween! 👻 🎙️ Grab your popcorn, dim the lights but make sure you never fall asleep! 🔥 In this special Halloween Extra, I sit down with Andrew Schneider to swap the spookiest supply chain stories from our careers. This one’s a horror show for all my demand planners out there – “Demand Planners of the Corn” 🌽. Ever felt underappreciated, overlooked, or stuck in tasks that keep you from achieving your full potential? You’re not alone. These ghostly stories of mismanaged potential are all too real in the world of supply chain! 👻🎃 But don’t worry, we’ll help you navigate out of the cornfields and into the spotlight. Tune in to the short for some ghoulish fun and relatable tales. 😱🧙♂️ #SupplyChainHorror #DemandPlanners #SpookySupplyChain

 Is AI Breeding Mediocrity? Or Paving the Way for Excellence? 🤖 In this eye-opening podcast short, we dive deep into the impact of AI on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP). AI-driven tools are revolutionizing how we forecast and plan, enhancing precision, driving growth, and unlocking new efficiencies. But... are we unknowingly breeding mediocrity in the process? 🧐 In this episode, I uncover the hidden risks of relying too heavily on AI, exploring both its incredible potential and the challenges that could hold us back. 💡 🎯 Are we losing our edge? Or is AI the key to next-level success? Join me as we navigate the complexities of the digital age, and discover how to harness AI's benefits while staying ahead of the curve. 🎧 Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/eUtq-G42 Let’s discuss: Is AI making us better or holding us back? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #AI #SnOP #IBP

🎃 Enter the Supply Chain House of Horrors… If You Dare! 🏚️ Just in time for Halloween, we’re serving up some spooky supply chain stories that might hit a little too close to home! 👻 In this exclusive extra short, I sit down with Andrew D. Schneider, and we dive into the terrifying tale of “Count Dracula of Meetings” — you know, those meetings that keep getting added, sucking the life out of your productivity, and NEVER going away. 🧛♂️🕸️ Is your calendar haunted by recurring meetings that lead to... absolutely nothing? Then this one’s for you! 🎯 Join us as we poke fun at the eternal curse of unnecessary meetings and share some light-hearted, relatable laughs. (Warning: You may need to sharpen your stakes 🗡️ for your next invite...) 🎥 Watch the horror unfold here below (if you dare....) #SupplyChainHorrorStories #MeetingMonsters #BusinessHumor 

🎙️ The Critical Role of Training in S&OP Success 📚 In this insightful clip from my interview with Alina Davydova, Senior Manager of SIOP Excellence at Danfoss, we explore why training is one of the most important—yet often underappreciated—elements in the planning process. Alina emphasizes how investing in proper training not only enhances individual skills but also helps create clarity in roles and responsibilities, which is essential for driving S&OP success. 🔑 Key takeaway: A well-trained team is more agile, aligned, and equipped to tackle the complexities of modern planning. This short clip is just a preview of the larger conversation, where we go deeper into how training can transform your planning process. Don’t miss the full episode where we break down best practices to elevate your team’s performance through continuous learning. 🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eqQAJfYa #SupplyChain #SIOP #Training

🎃🔗 Get Ready For Some Spine-Chilling Supply Chain Horror Stories! 🔗🎃 👻 Just in time for Halloween, we’re sitting around the virtual campfire and swapping some of the spookiest supply chain horror stories you’ve ever heard! In this exclusive extra short, I team up with Andrew Schneider to share the eerie tale of… wait for it… the ERP Frankenstein. 😱 You know the one — where systems are patched together like Dr. Frankenstein’s monster, and just when you think everything is running smoothly... it comes alive and wreaks havoc on your planning process! 🧟♂️⚙️ Join us for a laugh (and maybe a shiver) as we recount this chillingly relatable story. You won't want to miss this! 🚨 Warning: May cause flashbacks to your last system integration nightmare. Watch if you dare... 🎃👀 #SupplyChainHorrorStories #ERPFrankenstein #SupplyChainNightmares

🔍 Are Meetings Overloading Your Schedule? Let’s Fix That! ⏳ In this insightful episode, I sit down with Kyle Garcia, CPIM, Director of NAM SCM Strategy at Adidas, to explore a topic many of us are familiar with—the surge in meetings during COVID that, for many companies, have never seemed to go away. Drawing from his recent survey, Kyle sheds light on the current state of decision-making in organizations and how these meetings have impacted efficiency. 🎙️ We dive deep into decision mapping techniques that can help businesses streamline meetings, reduce overload, and make faster, more efficient choices—crucial skills for today’s fast-paced business environment. If you're feeling the weight of meeting fatigue, this episode will give you the tools to better manage your time and boost productivity across your teams. 📲 Tune in and discover how you can reclaim your time and optimize decision-making! This podcast is available for download on multiple platforms, wherever you get your podcast. 👉 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/edptmvrf #SnOP #DecisionMaking #SupplyChain

🌟 Personal Invitation from Anish Jain, Director of IBF 🌟 As professionals in the business and supply chain fields, staying ahead of trends, tools, and best practices is crucial. That’s why I’m excited to share a special 2-minute video invitation from Anish Jain, Director of IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning), to our upcoming IBF Conference. In this short video, Anish extends a warm invitation and highlights the key benefits of attending this event, where you’ll have the opportunity to: 🔹 Learn from top industry leaders 🔹 Network with like-minded professionals 🔹 Gain actionable insights to improve your forecasting, planning, and S&OP processes This is an opportunity you don't want to miss if you’re looking to elevate your career and make a real impact on your organization. 👉 Watch the 2-minute video and find the conference details and registration link in the comments. https://lnkd.in/dcnQGmyv

🚀 Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Supply Chain 🚀 I'm thrilled to share this powerful snippet from my recent conversation with award-winning supply chain expert and dear friend, Sara Park! 💼👩🔧 In this short clip, Sara opens up about the crucial role of women in supply chain and how we can develop and cultivate the next generation of female leaders in our field. We dive deep into what it takes to foster a more inclusive environment and how to encourage young women to pursue careers in supply chain and operations. 🌟 Women are breaking barriers in our industry, and Sara’s insights are both inspiring and actionable! Tune in to hear how you can contribute to this important movement. 🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eweBBYur Let’s grow together, support each other, and build a stronger future for women in supply chain! 🙌 #WomenInSupplyChain #MentorshipMatters #DiversityInBusiness