Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

In case you missed it, I recently spoke with Aberdeen Group’s Nari Viswanathan about the change in S&OP strategy. Here is some of what we discussed. Best-in-class companies clearly differentiate themselves through the use of S&OP. The strategic shift is not only in response to the economic upheaval of the last 24+ months but also a strategic change in philosophy where companies are using information in place of inventory.

S&OP 100

S&OP Groups Inventory Reduction Logility 100

Logility

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Recently I conducted an interview with an industry analyst who asked about the evolution from Sales and Operations Planning ( S&OP ) to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and how the two are distinguished. Did I hear that correctly? I had to pause for a moment. Integrated Business Planning is not an evolution of Sales and Operations Planning. The IBP spinmasters talk about how the inclusion of financial plans and measures is its distinguishing characteristic, but how is that really different

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Logility Meeting 100