Introducing Forecast Architect® Version 4.0 - MattsonJack's proprietary software package that converts Microsoft Excel® into an easy-to-use, flexible and and powerful forecasting and modeling tool for the biotech and pharma industry.

MattsonJack's release of Forecast Architect® 4.0 continues the legacy of excellence in forecasting and modeling that set the industry standard in pharmaceutical product forecasting. Forecast Architect® 4.0 offers many new features combined with expanded capabilities.

Ease. Confidence. Accuracy.

Forecast Architect 4.0 generates Excel-based models through your Internet browser, eliminating the need for software installations and insuring that the latest updates are always available. By specifiying a few simple parameters, you can create a powerful, flexible, user-friendly, Excel-based forecasting system. Expanded forecasting functionality includes forecasting seasonal products to improve utility for in-line products.

Constructing custom mathematical models in Excel can be a time-consuming process. Individuals need a combination of mathematical and Excel skills. To forecast using these models requires market knowledge. Also, constructing custom models under deadlines often leaves little time for error checking. A simple cell-reference error can cause erroneous results. Forecast Architect® 4.0 eliminates the model-building task, enabling forecasters to focus on the market and the key assumptions in the forecast.

Forecast Architect® 4.0 delivers transparency of assumptions for future events that affect individual products, classes, or the entire market. Quickly create logical, defensible, and accurate forecasts using a broad variety of historical data inputs. Forecast Architect® 4.0 allows more focus on the underlying forecast drivers and assumptions and less time is spent on model construction or mathematical calculations.

Fast. Customizable.

Forecast Architect® 4.0 allows users to add new future events, change dates, and run multiple scenarios effortlessly. Calculation speed has been significantly improved over prior versions, especially for complex forecasts. Change assumptions and see corresponding changes in revenues and other metrics instantly.

Because Forecast Architect® 4.0 models are Excel-based, outputs are exportable to other Microsoft applications, enabling quick presentation preparation. Forecast Architect® 4.0 provides consistency among multiple product forecasts or across individual users or groups. The consistent manner in which key assumptions are handled provides a common language and methodology for forecasting across the enterprise.

Expanded Utility. Unsurpassed Functionality.

Forecast Architect® 4.0 has unsurpassed reporting functionality that allows users to quickly consolidate multiple forecasts and create customized reports across many different metrics and time periods. Scenario comparisons can be displayed with just a few clicks. Quickly prepare presentations using advanced charting features that help select the most important data to graph. Go beyond revenue forecasts with the new Profit and Loss Statement feature.

Forecast Architect® 4.0 provides a common language and methodology for forecasting across the enterprise to defend the rationale for such changes. Who can benefit from Forecast Architect® 4.0?

• Executive Management
  
• New Business Development
  
• Forecasting
  
• Marketing and/or Brand Teams
  
• Marketing Research
  
• Financial Analysis Personnel

Forecast Architect® 4.0 is available on a subscription-license basis to MattsonJack clients. For a demonstration of Forecast Architect® 4.0 capabilities, contact Info@MattsonJack.com.

Annual Seminars

MattsonJack hosts three Pharmaceutical Forecasting Seminars each year: two winter seminars on the West Coast, and one fall event on the East Coast. For more information on Forecasting Seminars, visit MattsonJack's event calendar.

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