From Pints to Predictions

Hi everyone, our next event is coming to you all the way from Hawaii's Big Island where Kona Brewing will be sharing how they went from Pints to Predictions.

Summary:
For a fast-moving business like Kona Brewing Hawai'i, waiting until month-end to understand performance isn't an option. Moving beyond the limitations of manual spreadsheets, Kona Brewing implemented NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB) to gain real-time visibility into their unique operational needs.
This session tells the story of how Kona Brewing Hawai'i transformed their finance function from reactive to proactive. We will dive deep into their transition from static files to a dynamic platform capable of daily planning for their pubs and restaurants, ensuring that forecasted revenue and direct costs / labor are aligned.
Attendees will learn how Kona leverages:

• Robust Scenario Modeling & What-If Analysis: Discover how the team tests various business "what-ifs"—from shifting supply chain costs to seasonal tourism fluctuations—to make data-driven decisions instantly.
• Predictive Power with IPM Insights: See how Kona is beginning to incorporate Intelligent Performance Management (IPM) Insights and machine learning to identify hidden patterns, reduce bias in forecasting, and surface anomalies before they impact the bottom line.
• Operational Integration: A look at how granular, daily-level planning provides the "Liquid Gold" standard for restaurant and brewery management.

Join us to see how a structured framework for moving from spreadsheets to a unified EPM platform can drive adoption, change management, and long-term financial agility

Presenter Experience Level:
Annie served as a featured speaker at the Heartland Oracle/NetSuite User Group Spring Conference, leading a session on the strategic transition from manual spreadsheets to structured EPM environments. Her background also includes:
Collaborative Industry Leadership: Annie has collaborated closely with the Kona leadership team to develop and support content for featured speaking sessions at the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), specifically focusing on the intersection of brewery operations and financial performance metrics.
Academic & Regional Speaking: She has presented to university business school classes and at local industry events in Portland, specializing in how hospitality organizations utilize business data for daily decision-making.
Virtual & Online Sessions: She has co-developed and delivered multiple webinars focused on leveraging Scenario Modeling and What-If Analysis to drive operational efficiency across Kona Brewing’s pubs and restaurants.

Brad is a veteran speaker with extensive experience presenting to regional and national audiences ranging in size from 25 to over 250 attendees. His portfolio includes over 20 professional presentations at premier industry events, such as:
National Conferences: Multiple sessions at KScope (ODTUG annual national user conference), Oracle Collaborate (now Blueprint), and Oracle’s OpenWorld (now AI World).
User Group Advocacy: Brad has led dozens of sessions for regional User Groups, focusing on technical implementation roadmaps and the evolution of financial systems.
Industry Expert: His deep experience ensures the session will be delivered with a professional, engaging, and highly technical perspective that resonates with Oracle NetSuite’s national audience.