Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I wrote my first report on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) while sitting on the floor in the Atlanta airport in 2005 when I was an AMR Research analyst. The model in Figure 1 became the foundational model for the Gartner S&OP model. Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Figures 2 and 3.

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AIMMS

JULY 5, 2017

You are currently using AIMMS to enable your S&OP process. What was the driver to look for S&OP technology and how did you do things before? That’s why I decided that this should change completely and decided to embrace S&OP. Within SAP, there is also a solution called S&OP.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 8, 2017

In my previous guest commentary , I shared some of my thoughts on the impact of machine learning on S&OP and described what would be a potential ultimate machine learning solution. In today’s post, I’ll share some concrete examples of machine learning applications used today in the context of S&OP.

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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. That’s what 63% of planners say, even after implementing S&OP. executives lament.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

You are currently using AIMMS to enable your S&OP process. What was the driver to look for S&OP technology and how did you do things before? That’s why I decided that this should change completely and decided to embrace S&OP. Within SAP, there is also a solution called S&OP.

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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. That’s what 63% of planners say, even after implementing S&OP. S&OP is hard to implement.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 8, 2017

Upon reviewing last month’s performance, red flags emerge: Sales were underestimated but logistics costs were higher than planned. The team alerts the sales rep (who ups his growth predictions), logistics manager (who thinks it’s too low, and raises it again) and financial controller. The logistics manager is alerted.

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AIMMS

JULY 23, 2019

It’s not limited to managing crops and livestock, but encompasses all equipment, services, and product processing as well as commercialization. A well-executed S&OP process can go a long way to help organizations rein in some of this complexity. That is, after all, what S&OP (or IBP) is all about.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Explore trends in demand sensing, S&OP, and the evolving tech stack of supply chain planning. Learn how marketplaces and execution platforms are redefining agility in logistics. The post Download Executive Summaries of ARCs Supply Chain Market Research appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Start with a summary.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. First reaction s to the outbreak . A recent online survey conducted b y MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics aimed to understand how companies are reacting to the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

If S&OP could be adhered to, it would maximize profitability. The post Hexion is Blazing New Trails to Improved Profitability by Optimizing Agility appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Many companies have a sales & operations planning process. But it can't.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2023

Well, ARC Advisory Group , the owner of Logistics Viewpoints, has been conducting research on the PLC market for decades. And now on to this week’s logistics news. million-square-foot warehouse in Connecticut Flexport announced the acquisition of Shopify Logistics’ assets, including Deliverr. Come on – not a chance!

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Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

For example, protectionist trade policies, labor shortages, scaled-down logistics services, and higher-volume direct-to-consumer transactions have increased the cost of ingredients and finished products, left store shelves partially empty, and caused revenue loss. Yielding Winning Outcomes in a Field of Uncertainty.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

More Resources Home Bridge the Gaps: How AI Unites Fragmented Logistics Tech Eytan Buchman September 18, 2024 Logistics and technology both share a common challenge—the biggest hurdles are often in the seams. Can everyone’s new favorite wunderkid – AI – help here? Or is AI more stuck in solo mode?

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The cancellation of this year’s Oktoberfest is another blow to a beleaguered beer industry that’s still reeling from the effects of the global health crisis. The world’s biggest beer festival was expected to bring in up to six million visitors to the city of Munich. billion liters less than in 2019.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Too many organisations don’t have an S&OP process when they need one. And too many don’t get the benefits they should from S&OP. Watch the video to know the most common reason why S&OP is not delivering what it should.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 19, 2020

Supply Chains and Integrated Logistics. The crisis generated by Covid-19 brought as one of its aspects, the notion of the extension of supply chains and integrated logistics, its impacts on the businesses of the companies, and the lives of people. It’s also necessary to think ahead. The idea of ??a

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). S&OP is usually a month-long cross functional process that involves five steps. He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company started out in takeaway food and has expanded into grocery delivery with partnerships with Co-op and Asda in the UK as well as Ahold, Carrefour and Spar elsewhere in Europe. California is a major logistics hub for these items. That’s all for this week.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Want to find out the greatest success factor in S&OP? Watch the full video below as we discuss what makes the S&OP work. What do you need to have an effective one?

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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. Let’s not quibble on the percentages. For context, let’s call him Dave. The public markets are nervous.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Power up your sales and operations planning (S&OP). A common mistake is to merge an organization’s long-term strategic plan with its monthly S&OP plan. Unfortunately, some companies begin their S&OP process by assuming that their inventory levels are exactly right, or that they have no inventory at all.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Optimize Distribution Networks Adapt warehouse locations and logistics for localized supply chains. Strengthen Supplier Relationships Build diversified and collaborative networks to enhance visibility and reliability. Embrace Technology Leverage digital platforms for predictive analytics, automation, and end-to-end inventory transparency.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2021

Difference Between S&OP and IBP. Many involved in the supply chain are familiar with the term sales and operations planning (S&OP), so using that as the starting place could you describe the difference between S&OP and integrated business planning (IBP),” asked Steve. Concurrent Planning.

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BlueYonder

MAY 5, 2025

We believe that combining GXOs global scale and logistics expertise coupled with Blue Yonders state-of-the-art supply chain technology stack will provide unmatched services and capabilities to our customers and support the growth of both of our companies.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

The global supply chain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. S&OP is too slow and cannot achieve the needed alignment. Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Unrest in Sudan.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The phrase signified uncharted or dangerous areas where cartographers warned mariners “we don’t know what’s there, so beware.” Like medieval cartographers, honest prognosticators say, “We don’t know everything that’s out there, so beware?” Supply Chain Restrictions.

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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

AIMMS in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. A logistics company used AIMMS to address constraints due to COVID-19 and was able to deal with the situation in an agile way. These capabilities include Machine Learning and Prescriptive Analytics , and organizational models like Agile Teams.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? More and more enterprises will be focusing on processes like ethical sourcing, reverse logistics, and using green materials in response to public demands. Supporting S&OP with prescriptive analytics . This promises to be a very eventful year.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient. Here’s 10 things you should focus on to improve supply chain efficiency and performance: 1. It’s not enough to just categorise by product groups; you’ve got to dig deeper into line item analysis. What is Supply Chain Efficiency?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 3, 2024

The podcast provides valuable insights from both shipper and logistics service provider perspectives, and highlights the solutions offered by Meta Ops and Meta Experts in solving complex supply chain challenges. Discover how Meta Ops and Meta Experts provide top talent solutions for tangible goods-oriented organizations.

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Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

Having a strong Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy ensures that your forecasts, raw materials availability and production capacity all match up and that the factory floor can meet its defined deadlines. But simply putting an S&OP strategy in place isn’t enough. logistics firms).

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We answer this question by bringing transportation optimization and load building capabilities directly into the S&OP processes. It can be done with a transportation planning system and has a significant impact on a company’s profitability. What is load building? To read the full article, click HERE.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 30, 2025

”[1] Tracking various directions in which AI might head is critical for today’s business leaders. ” Let’s review where experts believe AI is headed this year and beyond. Generative AI has garnered a lion’s share of headlines over the past two years. 8] Simone and Blanchard, op. 7] Trend 3.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

Situation Companies are increasingly confronted with complex planning scenarios due to predictable events such as mergers and acquisitions, category expansions, supplier changes, and distribution evolution, as well as disruptive events including demand volatility, material shortages, capacity constraints, and logistical surprises.

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