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Project Delphi Vanguard Forecast Server Implementation Project Kick-Off September 4, 2013

Project Delphi Vanguard Forecast Server Implementation Project Kick-Off September 4, 2013. Agenda. Project Introduction Project Team Objectives and Benefits Vanguard Demo Schedule Next Steps. Project Delphi. Named for the Delphi Method

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Project Delphi Vanguard Forecast Server Implementation Project Kick-Off September 4, 2013

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  1. Project DelphiVanguard Forecast ServerImplementation ProjectKick-OffSeptember 4, 2013

  2. Agenda • Project Introduction • Project Team • Objectives and Benefits • Vanguard Demo • Schedule • Next Steps

  3. Project Delphi • Named for the Delphi Method • An iterative forecasting method which relies on a panel of experts • Forecasts are generated over two or more rounds • After each round, experts review each others forecasts as well as the reasons provided for their judgments

  4. Scope • Replace the existing spreadsheet and pivot tables • Incorporate same level of detail forecast entry that can roll up to the company level or down to the SKU level • There will be 3 forecast “types” • Trade / Revenue • Consignment • Inventory (samples, R&D, Trunk) • Access to all history loaded • A view of up to 24 months of forecast • The ability to define relationships between SKUs. (ie. SKU 2 will automatically calculate a forecast based on a formulaic relationship to SKU 1’s forecast) • Workflow control for forecast entry reminders and confirmations • Ability to determine which forecasts are calculated vsrequire manual input • Incorporate Purchased FG’s (Guide Wires, Chaperones, etc.) • Capitalize on additional Vanguard functionality (statistical methods, analytics, collaboration, etc.) • Complete by November 2, 2013

  5. Project Team • Project Managers • Tuko Chiang – Planning Mgr • John Hoff – Epic Consulting • Project Team • Anny Yeh – Product Mgr • Stacy Faught – Product Mgr • Joachim Peters – Business Analyst & Sales Planning • Jorge Parola – Sales Ops Mgr • Eric Malone – IT Mgr • Nataly Aguila – Field Inventory Analyst • Extended Project Team • Jonathan Laymon – West Region Sales Mgr • Barbara Pichon – EU Marketing Director • Jessica Spangler – Finance Mgr • Project Sponsors • Brian Harrington – Dir of Supply Chain • Todd Zive – Dir of Marketing • Jun Hoshino – VP Chapla Sales & WW Planning • Glenn Latham – VP WW Marketing & NA Sales • Vanguard • Jan Walker – Account Rep. • Eric Manzon – VP Services • Rob Suggs – Chief Architect

  6. Objectives and Benefits • Functionality • Best in Class statistical methods • Growth Trends • New Product Releases • Product Transitions • Product Dependencies • Proxy-based/Similar Item • Etc. • Objectives • Reduce Forecasting Effort • Improve Forecasting Accuracy • Expand Forecasting Capabilities • Smooth Production; minimize cost, maximize sales • Features • Anywhere web access • Simultaneous user access • Version control • Workflow automation • iPad compatible!

  7. Vanguard Demo

  8. Project Timeline

  9. Next Steps • Attend Vanguard Design Session – 9/11 • Software Installation – 9/4 – 9/17 • Project Team Training – 9/18 • Begin Functionality Qualification for Final Design – 9/19 • Final Design Review – 10/9

  10. Thank You

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