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Escaping Last-Minute Forecast Fire Drills: Re-Run Models in Minutes, Not Hours

byDaniel Steffy
August 26, 2025

In our last post, we talked about the chaos of disconnected forecasting — when every team has their own spreadsheet, their own version of the truth, and collaboration turns into confusion.  

But even if you’ve escaped spreadsheet chaos, there’s another challenge waiting:  

What happens when you need to re-run your production model at the last minute?  

You’ve spent days building a forecast. It’s solid. It’s ready.  
Then, just before you log off, you get an urgent request:  

“Can you re-run the model with updated metrics for tomorrow’s 9 a.m. meeting?”  

Suddenly, your evening plans are in jeopardy.  
You’re staring down a long night of manual edits, version control headaches, and maybe even a missed family dinner.  

Sound familiar?  

The Hidden Cost of Last-Minute Model Changes  

Re-running a production model should be simple. But when you’re buried in spreadsheets, it’s anything but.  

Here’s what usually happens:  

  • You dig through old files to find the right version  
  • You manually update inputs across multiple tabs  
  • You double-check formulas (because one broken cell can throw everything off)  
  • You cross your fingers and hit “Save As” — again  

And if you’re trying to run multiple development scenarios?  
That’s a whole other layer of complexity — copying tabs, swapping inputs, rebuilding charts and manually comparing outputs. It’s slow, error-prone and limits your ability to make fast, confident decisions.  

That’s why more teams are turning to Enverus Inventory Solutions — where production forecasting, inventory analysis and scenario planning all live in one place. No more manual gymnastics. Just fast, flexible forecasting.  

Scenario Planning Shouldn’t Be This Hard  

Running production forecasts across multiple development scenarios is one of the most valuable — and most time-consuming — parts of the job.  

In spreadsheets, it’s a manual grind:  

  • Copying tabs  
  • Swapping inputs  
  • Rebuilding charts  
  • Manually comparing outputs  

And when the execs ask for a last-second change?  
You’re stuck relying on outdated or incomplete data — or pulling an all-nighter to get it right.  

It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way

Imagine this instead:  

You open Enverus PRISM®.  
You change a few metrics.  
You re-run the model in minutes.  
You send the updated forecast — and still make it home for dinner.  

With PRISM, you can:  

  • Adjust inputs in seconds  
  • Run multiple scenarios side-by-side  
  • Compare outputs instantly  
  • Share results with execs before they even leave the office  

It’s not just about speed — it’s about sanity.  

One Platform. Real-Time Forecasting.  

PRISM isn’t just a tool — it’s your shortcut to smarter, faster decisions.  

You’ll unlock:  

  • Rapid scenario analysis  
  • Consistent, centralized data  
  • Fewer errors and manual steps  
  • More time for strategic work (and life outside the office)  

Want to See It in Action?  

Check out this quick walkthrough to see how easy it is to update metrics and re-run your model in PRISM:  

Don’t Let Spreadsheets Steal Your Evenings  

If you’re still stuck in Excel at 9 p.m., it’s time to break free.  

Let PRISM handle the heavy lifting — so you can focus on what matters most.  

Get home on time. Forecast smarter. Sleep better.  

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Daniel Steffy

Daniel studied at Texas Tech before spending a few years in the Permian working for a Water Management Company. He also spent some time working on Occidental Petroleum's water management team before joining Enverus in 2018. Daniel's unique background has allowed him to spend the past several years specializing in servicing our midstream clients and become a subject matter expert on our infrastructure offerings.

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