Manufacturing, S&OP and Supply Chain

S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. Supply Chain Center of Excellence Let’s start with a discussion on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence.

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2021

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) as a process has been around since the 1980’s. While the terminology evolved, the underlying thesis of S&OP has stayed the same, i.e., bridge the divide between sales forecasts and operational plans while respecting the budget.

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PPC Flexible Packaging: Creating the Blueprint for a Successful S&OP Journey

Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference brings thousands of supply chain executives together. Instead of enjoying world-famous theme parks, and nightlife in Orlando, Florida this year, attendees explored new ideas and technology investments that drive business growth and create more resilient supply chains.

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Supply Chain Planning in a Post-S&OP Era

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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S&OP Reimagined: Overcoming the New Normal with a Revamped S&OP Process

Speaker: Fernando Penteado, CPSM - Supply Chain and Logistics Executive, Global Markets Expert, and International Speaker

The still-persistent effects of the pandemic have made it clear that the skills and tools that characterize traditional S&OP are not enough to respond to unprecedented interruptions. How should the S&OP process evolve to face these challenging times?

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

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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What’s the Difference between S&OP and Integrated Business Planning?

DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2022

Many organizations are still struggling to understand and implement basic Sales and Operations Planning processes to cope with supply chain disruption. Unfortunately, the definitions of S&OP and IBP are often confusing as they seem to be both distinct and overlapping processes. There’s a clue in the name.

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Supporting S&OP with Stakeholder & Supply Chain KPIs

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. But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures?

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Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Let me explain, if you fill out one of my surveys on LinkedIn, I share the research results in front of the paywall (I believe that supply chain research should be readily available and not locked behind a paywall.) (If We are trying to assess the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing.)

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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. 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. Are these terms the same?

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Is Your S&OP Process Fit the for the Digital Age?

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.

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Decoding the language of S&OP

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

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. More broadly said, S&OP enables a company’s leadership to view the business holistically and gives them a window into the future.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. The proliferation of S&OP is not a trivial topic. Let me explain.

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Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

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. In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. S&OP is too slow and cannot achieve the needed alignment.

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Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. For 10 years, you touted the Secret Sauce to Supply Chain optimization. “There’s S&OP…and then there’s the real world.” The reality is… Planning doesn’t make a supply chain agile. S&OP is hard to implement.

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Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. For 10 years, you touted the Secret Sauce to Supply Chain optimization. There’s S&OP.and then there’s the real world.". Planning doesn't make a supply chain agile. Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution.

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Understanding Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

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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3 Trends Captivating Supply Chain Planning Leaders’ Attention

Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying. We can now decide when to act to mitigate risk in the future.

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S&OP is Helping Food and Beverage Executives Sleep Better at Night

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. But lately, a new set of supply chain challenges is making everyone more concerned that their business could fall behind overnight.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. As I listen, I struggle.

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Using Analytics to Measure S&OP Effectiveness

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.

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Congrats to the Winners of the Supply Chains to Admire 2023

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

Today, we published The Supply Chains to Admire for 2023. Nvidia, Northrup Grumman, PACCAR Inc, PCA (Packaging Corporation of America), ResMed, Rockwell Automation, Ross Stores, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Company, Tempur-Pedic, TJX, Toro, Toyota, West Pharma, United Tractors, and Urban Outfitters. I admit it.

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DENSO: A Visionary Approach to Supply Chain Sustainability

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Disruptions in supply chain operations are here to stay. They’re increasing in complexity and raising the stakes on the production and distribution of goods – pushing supply chain sustainability improvement initiatives to the back burner.

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3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

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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Primer: Sales and Operations Planning and the Role of S&OP Software

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

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Lean Principles and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

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. Lean applied to supply chain operations is all about creating capabilities that efficiently move materials from raw through finished product, and then to the customer.

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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.

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Five Steps to Develop an Effective S&OP Process – Step 4: Balance Supply and Demand

Arkieva

JULY 13, 2021

Over the past 5 weeks, Jeff Ondria has hosted a set of short interviews on LinkedIn about the five distinct steps to develop an effective S&OP process. In today's blog, we discuss step 4 Balancing Supply & Demand where we will answer some key questions with respect to balancing supply and demand.

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Top 10 Tips for Efficient Manufacturing Response in S&OP

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for all of the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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Primer: Sales and Operations Planning and the Role of S&OP Software

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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How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. The virus continues to compromise supply chains and disrupt companies at a troubling rate, but a re businesses prepared from a supply chain planning perspective? . – Tweet this.

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Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) vs. S&OP

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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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s).

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

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. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.

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Definitions Matter

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The supply chain space is heavily laden with acronyms, gobbledygook, false narratives, and over-hyped, fast-talking technology sales teams. Let’s take an example. “At the Digital Supply Chain event at SAP. Let’s take another example. In my writing, I try to get clear on definitions.

Optimal Sourcing

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks.

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What IBP Does That S&OP Can’t

DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2021

IBP vs S&OP. IBP also aligns the supply chain and operations plans with the corporate financial plan. IBP also aligns the supply chain and operations plans with the corporate financial plan. Determine The Financial Costs Of Supply And Planning Decisions. Financial Planning IBP vs S&OP.

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Standstill in S&OP

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. The cross-functional matching of supply and demand and its translation into the financial budget is crucial for producers, wholesalers and retailers. Software support. Frustration.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation. The roots of IBP are in sales & operations planning (S&OP). Dean Sorenson concurs. Achieving a more mature IBP process is hard work.

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Nissan Motor Co. to revolutionize S&OP

Kinaxis

JULY 6, 2017

by Melissa Clow Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan manufactures vehicles in 20 countries around the world. As a leading global automotive manufacturer, Nissan Motor Co. As RapidResponse is deployed, we will remove supply chain planning functional boundaries to gain a consolidated view of our entire supply chain.

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Top 8 FAQ about S&OP (and Our Answers)

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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5 Key Benefits of S&OP for your Supply Chain

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: . Reduced Supply Chain Risk.

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Building a Triple A Supply Chain: Ten Tactics That Work

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

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S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Trending Sources

PPC Flexible Packaging: Creating the Blueprint for a Successful S&OP Journey

Supply Chain Planning in a Post-S&OP Era

S&OP Reimagined: Overcoming the New Normal with a Revamped S&OP Process

How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

What’s the Difference between S&OP and Integrated Business Planning?

Supporting S&OP with Stakeholder & Supply Chain KPIs

Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Is Your S&OP Process Fit the for the Digital Age?

Decoding the language of S&OP

Lassoing S&OP

Lassoing S&OP

Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Understanding Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

3 Trends Captivating Supply Chain Planning Leaders’ Attention

S&OP is Helping Food and Beverage Executives Sleep Better at Night

Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Using Analytics to Measure S&OP Effectiveness

Congrats to the Winners of the Supply Chains to Admire 2023

DENSO: A Visionary Approach to Supply Chain Sustainability

3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

Primer: Sales and Operations Planning and the Role of S&OP Software

Lean Principles and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Five Steps to Develop an Effective S&OP Process – Step 4: Balance Supply and Demand

Top 10 Tips for Efficient Manufacturing Response in S&OP

Primer: Sales and Operations Planning and the Role of S&OP Software

How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) vs. S&OP

Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

Definitions Matter

Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

What IBP Does That S&OP Can’t

Standstill in S&OP

Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Nissan Motor Co. to revolutionize S&OP

Top 8 FAQ about S&OP (and Our Answers)

5 Key Benefits of S&OP for your Supply Chain

Building a Triple A Supply Chain: Ten Tactics That Work

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