The document summarizes an executive panel discussion on sales forecasting issues in high-tech industries. The panelists were from Intelleflex, SHARP Microelectronics, and Deloitte. They discussed the essentials of high-tech sales forecasting, including making forecasts collaborative, comprehensive, managed by exception, and accountable. Outdated forecasting can result in ugly surprises, while right90 and Salesforce tools can help reduce surprises through insights from CRM data. The document concluded with an invitation for audience Q&A on forecasting challenges.