Igor Gusakov

Igor Gusakov is an Honorary Researcher at Lancaster University's Department of Management Science, focusing on multidimensional forecasting and applied mathematics. With a PhD from the Institute of Numerical Mathematics (Russian Academy of Sciences, 2001) and industry experience spanning over a decade in CPG companies, he bridges academic research with practical demand planning solutions.

• Education: Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (BS, 1997)
• PhD: Institute of Numerical Mathematics (2001)

His research interests center on reconciling forecasts across data hierarchies, with contributions to forecasting software development and industry best practices. As a member of the Foresight (International Journal of Applied Forecasting) Advisory Board, he continues to influence forecasting methodologies.

While no recent articles are listed, Igor's 2013 work at GoodsForecast led to the creation of Forecasting Support Systems (FSS) for enterprise companies. He authored the book Sales Analysis and Planning for FMCG Companies (2014) and has extensive experience in S&OP processes and promotional forecasting systems.