Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. The average company has seven S&OP processes, but a global chemical company averages over 30. Form and Function of Inventory. Technologies.

S&OP 154

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 154

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In fact, Yossi Sheffi ( @YossiSheffi ), the Elisha Gray II Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT, asserts data is a company’s most important asset. 1] That’s why most business consultants insist that organizations built on a foundation of Industrial Age processes need to transform into digital enterprises. .”[2]

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 130

QAD

AUGUST 30, 2023

What is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)? Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. What is the Goal of S&OP? What are the Benefits of S&OP? What Makes S&OP Successful?

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. What am I hearing?

S&OP 176

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 176

Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

KPIs are essential in S&OP as they provide a quantitative framework for gaining visibility, aligning efforts, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business. Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics.

S&OP 93

S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Logility

MAY 10, 2018

At the Informs Business Analytics Conference in Las Vegas last year, I spoke about the potential to enable S&OP / IBP through advanced analytics. I firmly believe that one viable path to more automated and intelligent supply chain operations is through moving up the analytics maturity ladder.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Prescriptive Analytics Software S&OP Analytics Software Predictive Analytics 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). Most of the industry is composed of doubting Thomas(s).

Supply and Demand 370

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 370

ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

Now consider that by not optimizing your inventory from a global vantage point you may be creating, if not outright chaos, a much less efficient network than you could have. When it comes to inventory management, each piece must operate as a part of a global integrated system to be most effective.

Modeling 270

Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Network Optimization 270

Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2019

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) has been around for three decades. Many pundits, however, believe the S&OP process, as originally conceived, needs to change. What’s going on? ”[2] Think back 30 years to around the time the S&OP concept was first developed. They are: 1.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 100

ToolsGroup

APRIL 19, 2016

In last week’s blog we talked about the fundamental challenge of connecting tactical S&OP down to detailed execution. Here we look in the other direction and examine the challenge of connecting tactical S&OP up to the strategic plan. And it also creates a common baseline.

S&OP 156

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 156

Bristlecone

JUNE 24, 2020

Analytics are key to enabling data-driven decisions that enhance supply chain performance. Managing demand volatility, controlling spend, achieving end-to-end visibility, optimizing inventory – these are all made possible through advanced analytics. In this Bristlecone Live! Key Takeaways. Building a Supply Chain KPI Framework.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Analytics KPI 52

Logility

MARCH 13, 2020

Here’s your two-minute guide to understanding and selecting the right descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics for use across your supply chain. Companies that are attempting to optimize their S&OP efforts need capabilities to analyze historical data, and forecast what might happen in the future.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 210

Prescriptive Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Procurement Analytics Analytics Software 210

Logility

MAY 5, 2023

Inventory strategies begin with an efficient network design to effectively balance your ability to accurately predict customer demand and work with suppliers to adjust orders in real time. Routine firefighting of inventory issues is a symptom of inventory strategies treated as a once-a-year exercise.

Inventory Reduction 130

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction Price Reduction 130

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In today’s business environment, you can’t remain competitive without mastering analytics. S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. L everaging analytics at scale is hard.

Analytics Software 250

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 250

Logility

JUNE 10, 2020

They were not capable of providing sell-through reports and this negatively impacted inventory levels and supplier distribution channels. Logility’s digital supply chain platform with analytics offered the solution. This provided them with better cash flow and fewer dollars tied up in inventory.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics 130

AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The first half of this year has flown by and for many of us, it’s time for a much needed vacation. It’s the perfect companion for an inspiring holiday break! It’s the perfect companion for an inspiring holiday break! . Browse the map and you’ll find yourself in our stop!

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Arkieva

JUNE 28, 2016

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a continuous business process that enables firms from hospitals to chemicals to respond to emerging situations intelligently. Our focus today is to discuss the relevance of buzz words such as Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, and Machine Learning, for S&OP.

S&OP 63

S&OP Procurement Analytics Analytics Software Supply and Demand 63

DynaSys

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. Successful S&OP results in high levels of customer service, optimal inventory levels, and highly efficient production runs that maximize manufacturing efficiency.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies 52

Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Yet, few have a sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, as well as the reporting tools and integrated, coordinated network of partners, that’s comprehensive and responsive enough to keep up. We can now decide when to act to mitigate risk in the future.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Scenario Planning 191

DynaSys

DECEMBER 22, 2020

What are the 5 key pillars of S&OP? The What Is S&OP? article states that the structured format of S&OP processes makes the S&OP planning methodology repeatable across businesses and industries. S&OP Key Pillar 1: Visibility and Analytics.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Scenario Planning Optimal Sourcing 52

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The first half of this year has flown by and for many of us, it’s time for a much needed vacation. The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. It’s the perfect companion for an inspiring holiday break!

Prescriptive Analytics Software 156

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 156

Kinaxis

JUNE 2, 2016

Kinaxis recently asked me to author a blog series on the topic of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). In addition, prior to becoming a consultant, I was a practitioner in industry, managing S&OP processes. How can organizations better use S&OP? What is S&OP? by Steven J.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply and Demand 100

BlueYonder

JANUARY 7, 2021

Functionally siloed supply chains can lead to increased latency, delayed responsiveness, unplanned expediting, and excess inventory. The relationship between S&OE and S&OP. S&OE is a process connected to, but separate from, S&OP. They are doing S&OE but calling it S&OP.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Optimization is a form of advanced analytics that helps you solve complex decision problems that involve conflicting objectives and constraints, enabling you to make the best use of your business’ limited resources. JBS: A case for integrating optimization in S&OP and IBP. Should we increase our inventory?

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Modeling S&OP Supply and Demand 120

Logility

JULY 14, 2015

We’ve seen many companies reach plateaus in their S&OP maturity. This is the point where, in order to keep the S&OP benefits growing, ownership of the S&OP effort must expand beyond the primary jurisdiction of the supply chain team.

S&OP 101

S&OP Modeling Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software 101

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The following strategies, based on data, analytics, and collaboration, are helping planners around the globe overcome a disrupted supply chain. Use analytics to put your available inventory to the best use. Chances are you do have some inventory–make sure it’s being put to the best use with automation and data analytics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In today’s business environment, you can’t remain competitive without mastering supply chain analytics. S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. Source: CSCMP. Sounds enticing?

Analytics Software 156

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Let’s Start with Definitions: One of the difficulties in supply chain is the lack of common definitions. What did we find?

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 311

Logility

JANUARY 4, 2022

Planalytics’ weather-driven demand analytics help businesses stay ahead of never-ending sales variability. Logility customers can leverage Planalytics weather-driven demand analytics to factor in the weather’s influence on top line revenue and product/category sales across specific time periods and locations. ATLANTA – Jan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Demand Planning Software Analytics Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. In the case of Apparel and Automotive industries there are slight improvements, but they have shifted inventories to suppliers. Days of Inventory Pre and Post-Recession. IT View of the Current State of Inventory. Five Reasons.

Inventory Management Software 262

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 262

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

According to the company’s Demand, Inventory, and Supply Planning Manager Mark Turk, this ever-evolving environment brings new opportunities for rethinking processes, redesigning organizational structures, and redefining business value. You can also learn more about Logility’s S&OP solutions by getting in touch here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 184

Kinaxis

AUGUST 24, 2015

by Lori Smith Can the S&OP process be done without technology? So what technologies are today’s supply chain teams using to support the critical S&OP process? In addition, companies will have two to five S&OP processes working independently.”. Provide in-depth analysis using complex analytics.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software 100

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 7, 2023

Effective inventory management has become increasingly crucial for businesses in this fast-paced and rapidly evolving era of ecommerce. Moreover, the ecommerce explosion has brought new and unique challenges that complicate inventory management for enterprises selling online.

Inventory Management Software 74

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Inventory 74

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

What exactly is Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)? If you look at the continuum of your supply chain processes, all the way from supply to customer, S&OE falls somewhere between production and workforce scheduling and demand forecasting. It resides in the realm of Accurate Planning and picks up where S&OP leaves off.

Modeling 311

Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP 311

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

We explore the concept of holistic inventory strategies focused on the form and function of inventory. In the process, we learn that only 15-20% of inventories are safety stock and that the current APS frameworks do not enable a holistic analysis of the form and function of inventory. The problem is more profound.

Inventory Reduction 389

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 389

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 1, 2023

The use of descriptive analytics along with agile planning techniques (what-if analysis, discrete event simulation, and network design) helped. Analytics investments are essential. We find that companies with an analytics center of excellence drove progress faster than those with a supply chain center of excellence. Responsive.

Inventory Reduction 241

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Waste Reduction Resource Reduction 241