ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2021

Distribution industry supply chains have always been squeezed between manufacturers and their customers; facing increased competitive threats, escalating SKU counts, and expanding ecommerce. Accurate forecasting of uncertain demand. It goes beyond the “demand forecast number” to the probability of demand in any given time period.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Let’s take an example. Let’s take another example. Traditionally, the definition of end-to-end supply chain planning meant: Forecasting based on order or shipment patterns. Forecast consumption into supply planning based on rules (rules-based-consumption). In my writing, I try to get clear on definitions.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Since demand forecasting has developed many “personalities” over the decades, I recently wrote a blog that “decoded” the language of demand. That got me to thinking about decoding the language of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) which, like demand forecasting, has also taken on multiple personalities as it has matured.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s headline news includes AllBirds, Boeing, Canada Goose, Chemours, EMC, Hanes Brands, Fisker, Ford, Krispy Kreme, LKQ, Ryder, Tesla, Timken, Tyson Foods, Weight Watchers International, and WestRock. The essence of the question is resilience and the ability to forecast in a variable market reliably. The trend is clear.

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2020

Forecasting is an “inexact science” that relies on the data available to you, the math you use, and how you implement the forecast. And your forecasting success is fundamentally impacted by your understanding of that data, its strengths and limits. How you roll up your data for forecasting fundamentally impacts accuracy.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

During this session, Franke will provide insights from their digital supply chain transformation journey, showcasing how they optimized the performance of their complex manufacturing and distribution ecosystem using ToolsGroup’s AI-powered S&OP solution, driven by its flagship tool, Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+).

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

“Over the last fifteen years,” writes Lora Cecere ( @lcecere ), founder and CEO of Supply Chain Insights, “Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) enjoyed a renaissance.”[1] ”[1] She also hints it’s time to move on. ”[2] Quasney’s views motivated Robert J.

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QAD

MAY 31, 2022

Getting the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities is one of the primary goals of any manufacturing organization. Manufacturers have to balance many things to deliver on this promise. Again, this is just one example of the many disruptions facing manufacturers today. This sounds simple.

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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. Businesses are different. Reporting Structure.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

During this session, Franke will provide insights from their digital supply chain transformation journey, showcasing how they optimized the performance of their complex manufacturing and distribution ecosystem using ToolsGroup’s AI-powered S&OP solution, driven by its flagship tool, Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+).

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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. Today, the average company has seven S&OP processes, but a global chemical company averages over 30. Each defining S&OP differently.

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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?

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Food and beverage companies that engage in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and act on those strategies early are the ones that can safeguard their profitability, satisfy consumers, and operate more responsively than their competition. Yielding Winning Outcomes in a Field of Uncertainty.

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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]

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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). ” Anna, this blog post is for you.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

During the 1980s, I was on a management team for a large manufacturer. The Company was attempting to gain economies of scale by grouping manufacturing technologies within a common infrastructure to reap the benefits of a co-generation facility, a centralized warehouse, and a talented administrative team. Instead, we need to Jump.

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

Got questions about sales and operations planning (S&OP)? And at the end of a recent webinar, we picked the brain of the “Father of S&OP,” Dick Ling. Who usually wants S&OP software? According to Ling, successful S&OP comes from the executive level.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 11, 2021

The global wire and cable manufacturing industry is slated to be valued at US $232 billion by 2025 at an annual growth rate (AGR) of approximately 5 percent. However, gradually complex manufacturing environments may prove to be a challenge for those who struggle with demand forecasting accuracy.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s explore nine in this blog. Today’s supply chain leaders have a fascination with Artificial Intelligence (AI) but are blind to the advantages and capabilities of Web 2.0 Software built on graph technology can model flow, but the transactional paradigms of historic practices hold development team’s hostage.

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DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2021

IBP vs S&OP. S&OP plans often focus on objectives like on-time in-full (OTIF) , inventory turns, and resource utilization. S&OP vs IBP, they have distinct time horizons that are not in alignment with one another. IBP allows to integrate the S&OP plan with the financial plan.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Introduction After receiving numerous comments on my recent blog about sales and operations planning (S&OP), I’ve been inspired to delve deeper into the subject. I’ve decided to create a series of follow-up blogs regarding the intricacies of executing an S&OP process and utilizing related software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

The Franklin Sports Supply Chain 75% of Franklin Sports goods products, by revenue, are produced by third party contract manufacturers. 40% of the finished goods are shipped directly to retail clients by their contract manufacturers. This did not endear them to their contract manufacturing partners. Jennings’ name.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 20, 2013

Many companies have collaborative planning and forecasting processes with suppliers and manufacturing partners, but very few companies translate demand and production forecasts into transportation capacity requirements. Watch as Adrian discusses: Two key reasons why transportation forecasting has been a challenge to implement.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 8, 2021

Defining the different Roles and Responsibilities of S&OP. As noted in the What Is S&OP article, a multi-functional S&OP team allows each organization to participate in plan development. Executive Management’s Role in the S&OP Process.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Introduction After receiving numerous comments on my recent blog about sales and operations planning (S&OP), I’ve been inspired to delve deeper into the subject. I’ve decided to create a series of follow-up blogs regarding the intricacies of executing an S&OP process and utilizing related software.

S&OP 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In my recent work with clients, I have been thinking a lot about S&OP and how we screwed it up. In Figure 1, note the decline in perceived S&OP effectiveness over the past three years. S&OP Effectiveness in 2019 Versus 2016. Tight integration to the financial budget through S&OP.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 18, 2016

S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and SI&OP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) are two well know acronyms. Now Gartner has added an acronym with a distinctly different twist, Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). The role of S&OE, says Gartner, is to capture the differences and adjust.

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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.

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Logility

MAY 3, 2021

Execution of S&OP through a sales and operations execution process is what sets top brands apart. S&OP Defined. The goal of S&OP is to create an overall strategy that helps resource allocation and management meet customer needs while controlling costs. S&OE Bridges the Gap.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2019

For many companies, the most important supply chain process, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), appears to be at a standstill. However, recent research among European manufacturers of a wide range of products has shown that S&OP has the lowest performance score among the eleven supply chain processes investigated.

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Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

Got questions about sales and operations planning (S&OP)? And at the end of a recent webinar, we picked the brain of the “Father of S&OP,” Dick Ling. Who usually wants S&OP software? According to Ling, successful S&OP comes from the executive level.

S&OP 100

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

Demand Solutions

JUNE 28, 2017

Got questions about sales and operations planning (S&OP)? And at the end of a recent webinar, we picked the brain of the “Father of S&OP,” Dick Ling. Who usually wants S&OP software? According to Ling, successful S&OP comes from the executive level.

S&OP 100

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

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

With Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) ToolsGroup’s manufacturing customers commonly achieve a 10-30% reduction in inventory, improve product availability to 96% or better, and reduce overhead (such as overtime and expedited freight) by 50%. Forecast errors halved. Enhanced foundation for decision making (S&OP).

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Adexa

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What is S&OP & How Can It Be Used to Increase Efficiency in the Supply Chain? What is S&OP? Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is, at its simplest, the integrated business planning (IBP) process of determining demand and supply. How Does S&OP Work?

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. One of the ways to ensure your supply chain is ready for the next crisis is to test its resiliency by leveraging digital S&OP tools. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Today, I am again teaching an open class on outside-in planning concept s. In today’s training class, we focused on determining the balanced scorecard. For example, in manufacturing, the shift in focus is away from OEE to focus on first pass yield and schedule adherence.) If not, let’s pack more hamburger.

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