Todd Ferguson

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Areas of Expertise

  • Connecting strategy to measurable financial performance  
  • Demand control and segmentation to improve forecast quality and service outcomes 
  • Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP) to enhance competitiveness and reduce costs in ever changing market conditions

ABOUT

Todd brings 20 years of experience to Oliver Wight, ranging from sales and order fulfillment to demand management and planning. His experience includes people and process improvement as a demand planning expert at companies such as Weir Oil & Gas. He also led successful global solutions for St. Jude Medical (now Abbott) and Fortune 500 global food manufacturer Pilgrim’s Pride. At Oliver Wight, Todd is an expert author and educator on the subjects of Demand Control (Execution), Demand Management, and ITP (Advanced S&OE).

EDUCATION

B.A. in Economics from the University of British Columbia 

 

Oliver Wight Instructor:

Integrated Business Planning Course

Demand Management Course

Integrated Tactical Planning Course

 

“Todd took the time to really understand the structure and operating dynamics of our diverse business. Combined with his business experience, industry knowledge, and process-driven approach, he professionally guided and facilitated the customized development and implementation of an Integrated Demand Planning process for our organization. Through this journey we have realized greater customer satisfaction and consistent profitable growth.”
Dieter SauerRegional Managing Director, AMERICAS Sales Region, Grundfos Americas Corporation
RESOURCES

Insights From Todd

Blog
Insights to Better Business Execution: How Integrated Tactical Planning Enables Enhanced Decision-Making and Improved Outcomes
When senior business executives are in the habit of trouble shooting supply, demand and customer service...
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Blog
How to Overcome the Challenge of Demonstrating ROI for Demand Plan Management
By: Greg Spira and Todd Ferguson A new regional operations leader discovered an issue with his company’s...
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Blog
Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP) vs. Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)
by: Todd Ferguson and Wilson Stefano, Jr In response to changing business conditions that impact near-term...
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Webinar
Integrated Tactical Planning vs. Sales & Operations Execution: Similarities and Differences To Consider for Managing Near Term Changes
Interested in understanding the difference between Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP) and Sales &...
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Blog
Strategic Vs. Tactical Planning
By: Todd Ferguson Each level of the organization needs processes to achieve strategic, long-term, and...
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Webinar
Integrated Tactical Planning - The Link Between IBP and Short-Term Execution - IN PORTUGUESE
Never Seem to Have Time to Manage the Future? Despite putting considerable effort and energy into executing...
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Webinar
Making the Case: The ROI of Demand Management
In this webinar, Todd Ferguson and Greg Spira (Business Advisors at Oliver Wight) and SAS industry expert...
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Webinar
Staying On Track: How to Prevent Short-Term Forecast Uncertainty From Derailing Your Long-Term Demand Planning
During this webinar, Timm Reiher and Todd Ferguson, will discuss strategies for managing uncertainty...
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White Paper
Making the Case: The ROI of Demand Management
By: Greg Spira, Todd Ferguson, and Charlie Chase (of SAS) Trustworthy Demand Plans Pay Off. By improving...
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