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. Quantity of goods in the order.

S&OP 102

S&OP Procurement Analytics Supply and Demand Analytics Software 102

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.

S&OP 120

S&OP Supply and Demand Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Let’s take an example. Let’s take another example. Translation of the demand forecast into planned orders to minimize manufacturing constraints. Use of optimization to consume planned orders into manufacturing scheduling and distribution requirements planning (including inventory optimization of safety stock).

Optimal Sourcing 335

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 335

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

If you would like to participate in a current research study, we would love your help and participation in the contract manufacturing study. We are trying to assess the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing.) One of the alignment gaps that is growing and is unfortunate is the gap between procurement and manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 436

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 436

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. Producers are impacted by poor yields in the fields, soaring costs in growing and transporting crops, and fewer growers to source from.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Scenario Planning 191

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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 386

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Software 386

The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a fundamental process that all retail, manufacturing and consumer products companies should have in place. Many articles and books have already been written on the technical steps which outline a successful S&OP program. Getting Started with S&OP.

S&OP 100

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

BlueYonder

JANUARY 7, 2021

Organizations that will emerge the strongest will be the ones that can see the current emergency as an opportunity to overhaul their supply chains to enable resiliency, agility and responsiveness through a boundaryless, integrated sales and operations planning (S&OP) and sales and operations execution (S&OE) process.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

How To Leverage The Benefits Of S&OP For The Food And Beverage Industry? An effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process can do the trick. S&OP helps you keep a close eye on financial and business impact, prompting better decisions across teams through carefully planned strategies.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

An effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process can do the trick. Supply chain-focused organizations like the food and beverages industry can turn the tide with an efficient S&OP process and improve their overall business performance. . All you need to know about the stages of S&OP.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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.) Transportation Load and Route Optimization. Supply Optimization.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

Prescriptive Analytics Software S&OP Analytics Software Predictive Analytics 100

Logility

AUGUST 19, 2016

Some refer to it as Sales & Operations Planning ( S&OP or SOP). And then there’s Merchandizing, Inventory and Operations Execution (MIOE), for the retail sector. It’s all rather confusing—even in the confusing world of supply chain terminology. Retail industry synonym for S&OP.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Logility

AUGUST 15, 2016

Some refer to it as Sales & Operations Planning ( S&OP or SOP). And then there’s Merchandizing, Inventory and Operations Execution (MIOE), for the retail sector. It’s all rather confusing—even in the confusing world of supply chain terminology. Retail industry synonym for S&OP.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong. First reaction s to the outbreak . – Tweet this.

Supply Chain Planning Software 366

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 366

Logility

APRIL 8, 2016

Some refer to it as Sales & Operations Planning ( S&OP or SOP). And then there’s Merchandizing, Inventory and Operations Execution (MIOE). It’s all rather confusing—even in the confusing world of supply chain terminology. Retail industry synonym for S&OP.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. S&OP is too slow and cannot achieve the needed alignment. Process latency, the time for an organization to make a decision using a traditional S&OP process, is two-to-six weeks. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low. What is normalcy?

Supply Chain Planning Software 374

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 374

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. Need more on inventory, S&OP, or network optimization?

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

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. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

QAD

APRIL 19, 2022

2022 Predictions for CPG Manufacturing. Consumer Packaged Goods and Food & Beverage manufacturers continue to face these pressures and more. Manufacturers and processors redesigned how they introduced new products during the pandemic and how quickly, meeting consumer demands for sustainable, health-conscious products.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Beverage 97

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

In this edition: Jaro Caban, Global S&OP, Cargill Animal Nutrition. Today it operates in 67 countries with 143,000 employees and has 76 business units on six platforms that cover animal feed, food production, energy and transportation, financial services and pharmaceuticals. By Helen Armstong (Supply Chain Movement).

S&OP 107

S&OP Supply and Demand Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 107

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. In one article , Mr. Sorenson points out that IBP works better for small manufacturers than large ones. It’s just a set of numbers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 235

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Scenario Planning 235

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We consistently see that companies focused on functional excellence–a focus within a functional silo like manufacturing, transportation or distribution– or singular metrics– like inventory or costs– underperform against their peer groups. Maturity in S&OP. What did we find?

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 311

QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. Rail transportation is the best choice to move raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-process, finished goods and essential supplies like fuel, solvents and processing chemicals.

Scenario Planning 96

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP 96

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. In this episode, Adrian discusses the key challenges and opportunities associated with transportation forecasting.

Forecasting 155

Forecasting Forecasting Software Transportation Manufacturing Procurement 155

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Definition: “Someone’s efforts, resolve, or viability are tested; things are meaningfully challenging. The supply chain team’s past thirty-two months of disruption were a long, winding road full of surprises. ” Following the announcement, Ford’s stock closed at the lowest valuation in eleven years.

Manufacturing Procurement 195

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The partnership will combine ThroughPut’s Supply Chain AI engine with DCRA’s advanced, decentralized Sales and Operations Process (S&OP) algorithms to jointly enable customers to balance and synchronize the Supply and Demand Processes and identify Working Capital Improvements with visible financial result within the quarter. “We

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand 52

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.

Inventory Reduction 389

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 389

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 196

QAD

JULY 5, 2022

However, if you manufacture or transport goods, especially those that have any seasonal value in the winter, you better start preparing now because the days are now getting shorter and the disruptions that are impacting the market today will extend into the future. Transportation Issues. The pandemic masked the issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning S&OP 96

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

The demand for software solutions for sales & operations planning (S&OP) in particular is attracting new players, and cloud-based supply chain software solutions appear to be making a breakthrough. Transport in the Cloud. Another notable trend is the rise of transport-planning solutions in the cloud.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Europe Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

This is the fifth post in a series where we investigate some of the myths and mistruths around Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Today we are going to look at lean manufacturing. Myth: “No Need for S&OP; We have Lean Manufacturing.” ” (See post: Leaning towards S&OP/IBP).

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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. One of my insights from doing the industry analysis for the Supply Chains to Admire each year is that smaller and less well-known companies outperform larger and better-known manufacturers.

Gartner 346

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 346

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 16, 2016

The chemical manufacturing industry has shown impressive growth over the past 25 years. However, rising global competition and challenging customer demands are forcing chemical manufacturers to prioritize operational excellence. The storage and manufacturing of liquid chemicals is an intricate process.

Chemicals 120

Chemicals Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. The group’s response is, “Are these supply chain metrics?”

Supply Chain Planning Software 287

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 287

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Product packaging, especially in the consumer products universe is more than simply the vessel to hold the product and to protect it during transport. For many well-known products, the manufacturing has the packaging shapes, sizes and colors copyrighted so no other product can look like theirs. It influences sales. It still is.

Packaging 95

Packaging Supply Chain Transformation Manufacturing Procurement Sustainability 95

AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

As transportation lanes become unavailable, the availability of suppliers and components will decrease. Manufacturing plants and warehouses will experience a sudden shift in resource utilization. Capacity shutdown in S&OP Navigator. Adjusting Demand in Network Design Navigator. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

Supply Chain Disruption 348

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 348