Insights

EpiCube: The current challenges of data, and how to change your approach.

9th February 2021

This is a video about EpiCube, where the CEO of J+D Forecasting, David James, discusses the challenges and importance of data in response to our latest launch – EpiCube. More about EpiCube: https://jdforecasting.com/software/epicube/ The current challenges relating to data There’s lots of data out there…

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Integrate Sub-National Forecasts with Global-Forecasts.

3rd December 2020

Part one of a four-part series of bitesize videos featuring expert led discussions on some of the global challenges surrounding pharmaceutical forecasting.

Best Practice Approaches to Pharmaceutical Forecasting

22nd October 2020

A solution driven discussion to some of the global challenges surrounding Pharmaceutical Forecasting.

How to forecast in a Covid-19 world…

14th September 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought fast moving, changing variables placing extraordinary strains and uncertainty on society as whole. The changes in primary and secondary care globally have and will continue to affect future pharmaceutical forecasts for in-market and new product launches. High levels of unpredictability…

J+D Forecasting strike the balance between simplicity and complexity when modelling for the liquid tumour market

12th August 2020

The Challenge Identify a clear, transparent, and logical way to structure a forecast model to identify the potential for a new therapy in leukaemia. The model would be complex because patients go through different stages of treatment within a single line of treatment (for example,…

J+D Forecasting Changed the Forecasting Approach of a Global Biotech Forever

23rd July 2020

One of the world’s first global biotechnology companies a leader, in innovative scientific research in neurological diseases approached J+D Forecasting with a set of forecasting challenges.

Improve Efficiencies in your Long-range/Strategic Planning.

21st July 2020

Here we offer insight into how you can improve efficiencies in your long range strategic planning by moving to cloud-based software solutions.

Best Practice Tips for Visualizing your Pharma Forecast

20th July 2020

Here we offer insight into the best practises for visualising your forecast, from thinking about your audience to interacting with data.

The Unique Challenges and Opportunities of Forecasting for Orphan Diseases.

15th June 2020

An article written by David James, IPI - International Pharmaceutical Industry

Top 5 forecasting tips in Oncology.

Contact us for a consultation Find more J+D Forecasting insights 1 – All Change Consider the stability of the market when deciding on the methodology. Patient flow models are accurate and provide a great deal of insight, however, they’re only really necessary when there is…

Transforming Complex Data into Meaningful Outcomes

6th March 2019

Data collection, analysis and insight dissemination can be difficult for organisations due to several challenges: The amount of data Cross-matching data sources The ability of the user to understand the data Software complexity The management and integration of data can be time-consuming and resource heavy…

Complexity vs. Simplicity Part 2: The Forecast Model Balancing Act

25th January 2018

A successful forecast model design, as our previous article explored, relies on four key ingredients: transparency, tailoring, flexibility and simplicity. However, getting the right amount of simplicity can be challenging when the other ingredients can drive complexity in a forecast model. Toeing the line between…