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IBF Membership: Membership Benefits
New & Improved Membership Program
The IBF Membership Advantage - Tools for Successful Business Forecasting
IBF members include well-known company professionals responsible for :
- Directing Forecasting & Planning
- Information Systems
- Demand Planning
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Supply Chain
- Brand/Product Distribution
- Inventory Planning
- Marketing and Merchandising
- New Products and Business
- Sales
- Operations
- Purchasing
- Research
- Sourcing
- Systems Analysis
- And more!
Accurate forecasting is crucial to every company in every field, and IBF members span a broad array of business sectors.
A More In Depth Look at IBF Membership Benefits:
nJournal of Business Forecasting (JBF)
Active IBF Members receive our quarterly journal, packed with a host of jargon-free articles on how to obtain, recognize, and use good forecasts. Every article is written in an easy-to-understand style for business executives and managers.
Let the Journal of Business Forecasting help you make vital decisions about sales, capital
outlays, credit, plant expansion, financial planning, budgeting, inventory control, production
scheduling, marketing strategies, and more. Most of the articles are written for and by practicing forecasters. Please click here for latest article.
n Journal of Business Forecasting Past Articles (FREE!)
Active members now have all Journal of Business Forecasting articles since inception (1981) at their fingertips! IBF Members now have the ability to download unlimited PDF files of articles based on any search criteria. Members can access hundreds of articles representing a multitude of industries, companies, and topics including forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain management. There is no other body of knowledge that is as extensive as this one and geared primarily towards practitioners.
Download articles here
n Benchmarking Research Reports
Benchmarking Research Reports Our benchmarking reports will provide you with an understanding of key metrics and how your company measures up to the “best in class” metrics most companies are achieving.
Current research includes Benchmarks of:
- Forecasting Error
- Forecasting Software/Systems
Each in-depth study is primarily based on responses from practicing forecasting professionals and other sources.
n Knowledge Base & Action Templates
Active members have access to knowledge and guides on how to handle common challenges for practicing forecasters.
A few of the challenges addressed in our growing knowledge base include:
- “How to Win the Support of Top Management for Forecasting
- “How to Select Forecasting Software/Systems”
Ready to use Action Templates include:
- How to calculate forecast error?
- How to calculate how much money you will save by reducing a specific amount of error?
n Learn and Network with Fellow Practitioners at our Events(Discounts available)
IBF Conferences, Tutorials, and Workshops can raise your forecasting accuracy to new
levels.
- Get step-by-step training
- Share experience with forecasting professionals working in well-known companies
- See demonstrations of the latest software packages and systems
- Network and make long-lasting connections with your peers in the field
- Hear case studies and see how your organization measures up
- And much more!
Join us at an IBF event today!
n NEW! Conference Presentations (Discounts available)
The IBF has put access to research at your fingertips by allowing active members to download past conference presentations at a discounted rate. You can access hundreds of
presentations representing a multitude of industries, companies, topics, and more.
n In-House Training & Education Workshops (Discounts available)
The IBF can bring business forecasting and planning education to you, anywhere in the world! Join numerous companies that have utilized IBF’s In-House training and education such as: GAP, Cadbury, Gerber Wachovia, Wyeth, Glaxo Smith Kline, Nike, Molson, and others. Gain forecasting knowledge and hands-on training right in your office that can be put to use immediately. Not only does In-House training give you a foundation in forecasting and planning, but it is also a perfect way to prepare for the certification exams.
n Forecasting Books (Discounts available)
Our books are geared towards helping professionals learn, process, interpret, and implement Business Forecasting and planning information. In addition, we offer manuals that detail each speaker’s presentation from all of our conferences
- Practical Guide to Business Forecasting
by Dr. Chaman Jain & Jack Malehorn. pp. 510, 2005, $59.95
- Benchmarking Forecasting Practices:
A Guide to Improving Forecasting Performance
by Dr. Chaman Jain & Jack Malehorn. pp. 116, 2006, $68.95
- Regression Analysis: Modeling and Forecasting
by Dr. George C.S. Wang & Dr. Chaman Jain. pp. 296, 2003, $58.95
- Sales and Operations Planning Books
by Tom Wallace and Bob Stahl
See Full Collection Here
n Certification Program (Discounts available)
More firms of all sizes and regions recognize that forecasting and planning are vital in business. In turn, having members of the team well versed in forecasting has become just as crucial. IBF’s Professional Certification Program is an excellent way to pre-qualify and validate your teams forecasting and demand planning knowledge. Our certification program is also an excellent way to enhance your credentials and advance in your career.
We Offer Two Levels of Certification:
1. Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF®)
2. Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF™)
Interested? Want more information? Send us an e-mail!
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