About this episode
In this episode of Financial Modeler’s Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Amber Johnson to discuss forecasting, financial modeling, and how operational decisions impact financial outcomes. They explore the connection between logistics forecasting and financial forecasting, the importance of tracking forecast accuracy and bias, and how small operational issues can create large financial impacts. Amber also shares lessons from her experience working with data, forecasting demand, and helping businesses improve their systems and decision-making.Amber Johnson is a fractional industrial engineer and the founder of Peachy Profitability, where she helps teams work smarter through process improvement, data storytelling, and automation. She began her career as a “beer psychic,” forecasting demand at Anheuser-Busch, and has since built logistics networks, optimized warehouse flows, and guided businesses through transformational change. Amber is also the creator of Office Hours with Amber, a weekly livestream that encourages continuous improvement with curiosity and confidence.Expect to LearnHow logistics forecasting connects to financial forecastingWhy forecast accuracy and bias matter in decision-makingHow operational drivers influence financial resultsWays finance, sales, and logistics teams can align betterHow Excel and data analysis support forecasting and planningHere are a few quotes from the episode:“Sometimes the smallest operational issue becomes the biggest financial problem later.” – Amber Johnson“Good forecasting isn’t about being perfect, it’s about learning and adjusting.” – Amber JohnsonAmber Johnson shared practical insights on forecasting, operational drivers, and financial modeling. She highlighted how understanding logistics and operational data can improve financial decisions and help businesses plan more effectively.Follow Amber:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambernjohnsonwmu/Website: https://peachyprofitability.com/Follow Financial Modeler's Corner: LinkedIn Page -
