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TransfixThe Transfix Take On: How to Redefine Operational Excellence feat. Jonathon Karelse, NorthfindOn this episode of The Transfix Take On, Jonathon Karelse, CEO of NorthFind Management, shares his journey in the supply chain industry, highlighting key lessons in risk management and operational excellence. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of long-term planning and internal risk assessments, advocating for companies to learn from past disruptions. He discusses balancing cost optimization with risk mitigation and translating metrics into financial impacts. Join us for incredibly colorful insights on maintaining agility and resilience in supply chain operations while navigating the complexities of modern challenges.
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IBF On DemandThe History & Future of Forecasting With Jonathon KarelseIBF On Demand sponsored by Arkieva, your one-plan S&OP software.04:20 Jonathon Karelse, author of Histories of the Future 07:48 The epistemology of forecasting - why do we forecast the way we do?10:00 Questioning forecasting orthodoxy - did Holt & Winters know what they were doing? 12:35 Behavioural economics and bias in forecasting13:50 Judgemental methods in forecasting 17:25 Why the M Forecasting Competitions were created22:30 Was COVID a reset for forecasting?26:00 The future of the forecasting fieldSupport the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, even...2023-01-1329 min
Histories of the Futuree8 p2 : Hugo FuentesIn the conclusion of Jonathon's talk with Hugo Fuentes, the Co-founder and CEO of The Owl Solutions, Hugo discusses the catalyst for starting his own business, and he also shares some soft skills needed to succeed in supply chain management.2022-10-2526 minHistories of the Futuree8 p1 : Hugo FuentesJonathon is joined by Hugo Fuentes this week. Hugo is the Co-founder and CEO of The Owl Solutions, a company that is helping supply chain pros make better business decisions using data. In part one, Hugo shares the 20-year journey that took him from Chile to Canada, the key lessons he's learned working across multiple industries, and how he remains an optimist despite the challenges in global supply chain management.2022-10-1823 minHistories of the Futuree7 p2 : André TeixeiraIn the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with André Teixeira, the VP of Global Supply Chain at Jamieson Wellness, André shares his views on the future of integrated business planning and the impact of Jamieson's Climate Pledge on supply chain management.2022-09-2720 minHistories of the Futuree7 p1 : André TeixeiraJonathon welcomes André Teixeira to the podcast! Andre has over 20 years of experience in operations & supply chain management and is the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Jamieson Wellness, Canada’s #1 consumer health brand. In part one, André talks about Jamieson's entrepreneurial mindset, the difference between supply chain management in Brazil and Canada, and the impact the 'Great resignation” has had on the supply chain.2022-09-2020 minHistories of the Futuree6 p2 : Hugh LawsonIn the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Hugh Lawson, the Director of Business Development at Staples, Hugh talks about his work with the black talent initiative and why he was inspired to found The Hugh & Ilene Lawson Charitable Organization.2022-08-2310 minHistories of the Futuree6 p1 : Hugh LawsonJonathon welcomes Hugh Lawson to the podcast. Hugh is the Director of Business Development for Staples Promotional Products, and he's also the Chief Development Officer of HILCO, The Hugh & Ilene Lawson Charitable Organization. Over the course of Hugh's career, he has worked for large global organizations and has led strategic teams for new business prospecting, competitive intelligence, future-trends identification, and business enhancement initiatives. In part one, Hugh shares his journey from professional football player to entrepreneur and the secret sauce for identifying future trends.2022-08-1626 minHistories of the Futuree5 p2 : Kuntha ChelvanathanIn the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Kuntha Chelvanathan, a Supply Chain and Procurement Transformations Leader at IBM Consulting, Kuntha talks about the current state of supply chains and the importance of always looking at the bright side of life.2022-07-2618 minHistories of the Futuree5 p1 : Kuntha ChelvanathanThis week, Jonathon is joined by Kuntha Chelvanathan. Kuntha is a Supply Chain and Procurement Transformations Leader at IBM Consulting in Singapore. Her vast experience includes advising on procurement and supply chain operational strategies, transformation programs, and implementations across businesses worldwide. In part one, Kuntha shares what drew her to supply chain operations, and what IBM learned from speaking with 2,000 supply chain executives.2022-07-1925 min
WTFinanceHistories of the Future with Jonathon KarelseOn todays episode of the WTFinance podcast I interviewed Jonathon Karelse, CEO of Northfind Management and author of the recently released book "Histories of the Future: Milestones in the Last 100 Years of Business Forecasting". Buy the Book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Histories-Future-Milestones-Business-Forecasting-ebook/dp/B09T21R45L/On the podcast we talked about what is forecasting, understanding probability, deterministic forecasting creating fragilities and surprise from Jonathon's research for the book. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction0:29 - Influence for writing the book?3:55 - What is forecasting?6:00 - U...2022-07-0846 minHistories of the Futuree4 p2 : Spyros MakridakisIn the conclusion of Jonathon's talk with Spyros Makridakis, a forecasting pioneer and Professor at the University of Nicosia, Spyros shares his thoughts on uncertainty in forecasting and the inspiration for writing about 'Illusion of Control' in his bestseller, Dance with Chance.2022-06-2815 minHistories of the Futuree4 p1 : Spyros MakridakisJonathon speaks with Spyros Makridakis on the podcast. Spyros is a Professor at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, where he is also the director of its Institute for the Future. Spyros has written dozens of books and hundreds of articles and as of February, he has been cited in Google Scholar over 26,000 times. In part one, Spyros explains how an Olympian become a pioneer in the world of forecasting and explains why his book, Forecasting Methods for Management, has been translated into twelve languages and sold more than 100,000 copies.2022-06-2123 minHistories of the Futuree3 p2 : Francesca GinoIn the conclusion of Jonathon's discussion with Harvard Business School professor, Francesca Gino, Francesca shares what all leaders should ask themselves when it comes to becoming more agile and what she learned from writing her bestseller, “Sidetracked: Why Our Decisions Get Derailed, and How We Can Stick to the Plan.”2022-05-2416 minHistories of the Futuree3 p1 : Francesca GinoJonathon welcomes Francesca Gino to the podcast. Francesca is an award-winning researcher, professor at Harvard Business School, and author of “Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life.” In part one, Francesca shares why we love rule breakers, if we're destined to leave thinking to computers, and why we aren't getting better at trusting each other.2022-05-1728 minHistories of the Futuree2 p2 : Paul GoodwinIn the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Paul Goodwin, one of the most cited researchers in the world in business & economics, Paul shares his thoughts on the next big thing in forecasting and why he thinks we’re deceived by numbers.2022-04-2614 minHistories of the Futuree2 p1 : Paul GoodwinJonathon welcomes Paul Goodwin to the podcast. Paul is an Emeritus Professor of Management Science at the University of Bath. His research is concerned with methods for incorporating management judgment into forecasts to improve accuracy. In part one, Paul discusses why he thinks we have a hard time with management judgment and what he learned from examining more than 60,000 forecasts in four supply chain companies.2022-04-1926 minHistories of the Futuree4 p2 - Hugo FuentesIn the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with Paul Goodwin, one of the most cited researchers in the world in business and economics, Paul shares his thoughts on the next big thing in forecasting and why he thinks we’re deceived by numbers.2022-04-1126 minHistories of the Futuree1 p2 : John BurkhardtIn the conclusion of Jonathon's conversation with neuroscientist and behavioral economist, Dr. John Burkhardt, John talks about his fascination with the GameStop/Reddit controversy and the projects he's working on at Capita Neuro Solutions.2022-03-2226 minHistories of the Futuree1 p1 : John BurkhardtJonathon's first guest is neuroscientist and behavioral economist, Dr. John Burkhardt, the founder of Capita Neuro Solutions. John is a globally-renowned speaker and has delivered keynote addresses around the world on behavioral economics, applied neuroscience, consumer engagement, and the ethics of behavioral practice. In part one, John shares how he 'accidentally' ended up in grad school and pursued a career in behavioral neuroscience. Jonathon and John also discuss the differences in decision-making between neoclassical economists and behavioral scientists, the value of Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow, and the practical applicability of behavioral economics in supply chain management.2022-03-1530 min
The Authority CompanyFeatured Guest: Jonathon KarelseSupply Chain problems have become the business equivalent of “The dog ate my homework.” Everyone is blaming the supply chain for issues across the planet. But why? This week's guest might have some answers. Joe speaks with Jonathon Karelse, the CEO of NorthFind Management, and is a global leader in demand planning, operations, predictive analytics, and IBP.2022-01-1926 min
The Owl's Nest PodcastNo. 9 - Behavioural Economics in Demand PlanningHow do unconscious biases affect the way people perform demand planning? This is one of the questions that Ryan discusses with his guests, Dr. John Burkhardt and Jonathon Karelse. The discussion is centred around how the theoretical nature of behavioural economics influences the practical world of demand planning. A definite must-listen!2020-09-0336 min