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.

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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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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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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Sales and operations planning, also known as S&OP, is a key business activity for production heavy firms. Why Focus on S&OP? S&OP is, as stated before, a highly important activity that allows businesses to consider both the supply and demand side. Steps of the S&OP Processes, Summarized.

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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. Improved customer satisfaction.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. “There’s S&OP…and then there’s the real world.” Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. Second Down – Teams need to make real-time decisions based on new information, but they can’t.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. There’s S&OP.and then there’s the real world.". Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. Second Down – Teams need to make real-time decisions based on new information, but they can’t. For that, we salute you.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

A growing body of knowledge and experience indicates that advanced Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) may be the key ingredient for Lean success. Advanced S&OP stretches from nearer-term tactical planning to longer-term strategic and financial planning.

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AIMMS

MAY 6, 2019

In December 2006, I published an article titled “ S&OP or just good supply chain planning ?” I wondered: is S& OP just too hard to implement ? As I saw it, the challenges back then were as follow s: . Here ’s how I answered that question 13 years ago: . Lower inventory levels .

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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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ToolsGroup

APRIL 12, 2016

1 challenge among manufacturing companies is connecting sales and operations planning (S&OP) to operational plan/execution.” – Gartner Research 1. But according to Gartner, today’s Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) isn’t solving the fundamental challenge of translating aggregated decisions into operational details.

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Unleashed

JULY 10, 2023

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is the process of aligning demand planning with supply planning and financial planning to create an integrated business strategy. Other benefits of Sales and Operations Planning include: Happier customers: A high-functioning S&OP team supports better decision-making at the executive level.

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Silvon Software

MARCH 16, 2023

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a consensus-based communications process that provides insight and control over a company’s supply chain decisions. While a manufacturing organization can have an S&OP process in place, though, it can still have issues aligning demand and supply effectively.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a critical part of any business. Yet many companies are struggling to realize the full value from their S&OP process. At its core, S&OP is a business process that links your supply chain to your business strategy. The question is, which set do you choose?

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The topic that often comes up in these conversations is Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). While S&OP as a discipline has been around for over two decades, it has been generating great interest recently. From time to time, I hear comments such as: “My monthly S&OP process takes 6 weeks to execute”. “We

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Adexa

AUGUST 31, 2020

S&OP technology is a rough modeling of the supply chain that does not take into account the variability of resource availability and delivery of raw materials as well as likelihood of disruptions. For more information on S&OE please click Here.

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Many companies have or are in process of implementing S&OP solutions aiming to digitalize their supply chains. S&OP is essentially a high-level rough cut and long-term model of the supply chain. The quality of decisions coming from S&OP solutions is based on an inaccurate model.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is in a renaissance. With growth slowing and complexity rising, S&OP is more important than ever. It is not sexy, and it requires hard work; but the greatest value of S&OP is profitable growth. S&OP is moving to the cloud. The reason?

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 2, 2018

Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) made it’s break through in the 80’s, when Material Requirement Planning (MRP) was the hottest planning methodology around, computer screens had monochrome green letters, our music and dress sense were questionable, and it was common for companies to have a command and control management style.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 24, 2016

Puricelli A few weeks ago, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP ). To make sure everyone is on the same page, I want to review the basics, the foundation, which is… what exactly is S&OP? S&OP is so much more than a process or a meeting.

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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. Access to publicly available environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information can be leveraged throughout the planning process.

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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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DynaSys

JANUARY 12, 2021

What are the advantages of S&OP? As noted in the What is S&OP? article, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) provides companies with unique capabilities. A mature S&OP helps to reconcile cross-functional plans and manage risks. Key Benefits of S&OP.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

With the combination of advanced inventory management, modern demand planning, and a finely sales and operations process, F&B businesses can navigate fluctuating customer demands, stringent regulations, and a steady flow of new product launches. The time is ripe to move forward with supply chain transformation.

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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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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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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Just a quick post to let you know of our upcoming live webcast, “ Continuous S&OP for Life Sciences – Breaking the Mold “, which we will host this Wednesday, November 19th at 11am EST. Trevor Miles, VP of Thought Leadership, Kinaxis, will present on the following topic. Webcast Abstract. Register now !

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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. Its intended purpose is to provide the information management needs to direct the business as well as create and sustain a competitive advantage. S&OE Bridges the Gap.

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

by Lori Smith In a previous post , I discussed the sometimes surprising technology choices some organizations are making to manage their S&OP process. We know that successful S&OP must be fed by solid and complete information from across the extended supply chain and supported by robust advanced planning analytics.

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Move from Monthly S&OP using Spreadsheets and PowerPoints to a Daily / Weekly Real Time Collaborative Process. Top Reasons Organizations are upgrading their S&OP Capabilities. Enhance effectiveness of S&OP by moving from spreadsheet/powerpoint to a digital collaborative platform.

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DynaSys

MARCH 3, 2021

What is the Demand Planner’s Role in the S&OP Process? First of all, the Demand Planners is part of the Roles and Responsibilities of S&OP. The demand planner’s role in the S&OP process typically places him/her in the Operations Department. Executive Management’s Role in the S&OP Process.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Fortunately, there is a process and a technology that focuses directly on ensuring a continuous alignment between demand, inventory, supply and manufacturing plans, and between tactical and strategic business plans. I was informed by my optometrist that my eyesight is at the point where I need different lenses for near and far sight.

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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. ” Most companies have a mid-term, tactical planning process (SIOP, S&OP, IBP, etc.) 2) Analysis through Segmentation.

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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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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is by no means a new process, but it is one that many companies struggle to get right. One of the top reasons is a lack of collaboration, which is a key element to a successful S&OP process. are additional resources that are often at the forefront of S&OP.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The Advantages of S&OP article notes that, when corporations embrace S&OP as a business framework, the S&OP process provides multiple benefits that extend throughout the entire organization. Here are the 5 key benefits of S&OP: . Improve Business Alignment.

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