Logility

AUGUST 3, 2012

In today’s uncertain times, a clear vision and strategy of where you need to be is the key to rally the company and propel your business forward; forward into new markets, new geographies and ahead of your competition. One of the key challenges to a successful global S&OP process is the language barrier. ” *.

S&OP 100

S&OP Inventory Reduction Global Expense Reduction 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

The advanced Llamasoft user has a model on a computer tablet (Sherpa product) that enables the visualization of S&OP trade-offs within the S&OP meeting. So, as I cleared my throat to present at the Summercon conference, I looked into the eyes of over 500 supply chain professionals. It is serious business.

Supply Chain Design Software 268

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 268

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 19, 2013

When I finished the presentation (the materials are available on slideshare.) Companies with strong horizontal processes of revenue management, new product launch, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Supplier Development and Corporate Social Responsibility have higher performance. I asked for questions. 5) Alignment.

Forecasting 320

Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Forecasting Software 320

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2018

A new report from Nucleus Research, Value Drivers of Single Model S&OP , concludes that the historical disconnect between planning and execution in S&OP is best bridged by a single unified data model that allows companies to continuously synchronize their strategic, tactical and execution plans.

Modeling 179

Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling S&OP 179

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

On Friday, I presented an overview of outside-in planning to a consulting group. I love the questions when I present. 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. If not, let’s pack more hamburger.

Modeling 273

Modeling Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 273

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 11, 2014

Over the course of the last two years, we at Supply Chain Insight s have worked on a methodology to gauge supply chain improvement. We have found that supply chain metrics are gnarly and complicated.During In our program, cost avoidance, while desirable, does not count towards the metric. We named it the Supply Chain Index.

Case Study 305

Case Study Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 305

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The presentations from the Summit are posted now on the Supply Chain Insights You Tube Channel. Next year’s conference will be on September 8th-11th in Franklin, TN, south of Nashville, TN. Here are nine considerations: #1 S&OP Budget Constraints. The Role of the Budget in S&OP. The takeaway?

Supply Chain Design Software 207

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 207

BlueYonder

JANUARY 9, 2025

The event, themed “Generating Value Together: Beyond Accuracy, Toward Intelligence,” included presentations, discussions and networking opportunities that highlighted the importance of intelligent decision-making to balance margin, cash and growth, moving beyond the traditional focus on forecast accuracy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software 69

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2019

Maturity in horizontal process development– Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and new product launch—also drives value. We selected these metrics based on correlation work with Arizona State University in 2012. The companies I work with struggle to set metrics targets. Outside-in Processes. Target Setting.

Supply Chain Design Software 304

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 304

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

My schedule had me on a plane to Chicago at the time of the presentation. We rescheduled my flight and I quickly put together some slides for the presentation. (To I had successfully adapted to give a presentation on agility to 254 people. Is it S&OP? The APICS event was not there. Defining Agility.

Supply Chain Design Software 231

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 231

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Over the course of the last decade, I have carefully recorded and reported presentation after presentation from conference after conference and interview after interview with supply chain leaders. Many would argue it’s because supply chains grew more complex. Here they are: The Lie of Inventory Reduction. The reason?

Inventory Reduction 281

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 281

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Session Title: “End to End Visibility and Supply Planning — Schneider Electric” In Alain’s main stage presentation hear how end-to-end supply chain visibility is key for becoming demand-driven and building value in supply networks. Alain Huillet, SIOP business transformation director, Schneider Electric Industries SAS.

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain San Diego 191

Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

However, this year promises a significant paradigm shift where traditional performance metrics are replaced by technology-driven frameworks, as recent breakthroughs with Generative AI in supply chains have demonstrated. Enter our list of supply chain trends for 2024. The integration of AI+ will usher in a profound impact on demand planners.

Supply Chain Planning Software 217

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 217

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

SIOP stands for “Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan”, not to be confused with “S&OP”. Traditional S&OP planning often deals with product families or wide-ranging product categories and though providing valuable data, this process delivers results at an aggregate or macro level.

Supply and Demand 246

Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 246

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions. This COE was tasked with improving sales & operations planning (S&OP) maturity and supporting other strategic business process initiatives and best practices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 243

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 243

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In today’s competitive manufacturing environment, the only metrics that count are how a change impacts the company’s goals. Put this information into the hands of your planners and suddenly they are making decisions based on the impact to the company, not just to their own internal metrics (like expediting costs). So what do you think?

Supply Chain Planning Software 256

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 256

The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Enterprise and departmental silos are reinforced by today’s ERP systems given the fragmented environment present across most supply networks. As mentioned above, technology isn’t the total answer, but is critical to providing the infrastructure to enable these process improvements.

Supply Chain Design Software 181

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software 181

Arkieva

AUGUST 25, 2015

Are able to switch to the loss frame when new information is presented. Have difficulty switching to the gain frame when new information is presented. So why am I sharing this with you in a blog about S&OP. Admittedly, I am no social scientist but I have some knowledge of S&OP meetings.

S&OP 60

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

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented. This creates the perception among consumers that Zara''s products are unique and you have to take it while stock lasts.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

QAD

JULY 24, 2024

Enable Optimized Decision-Making In today’s fast-paced business environment, achieving alignment across all departments and trading partners is crucial for sustainable success. Effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) plays a crucial role in enhancing this business alignment.

S&OP 52

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

Logility

JULY 31, 2024

In this blog, we will present first hand visuals on how sales, marketing, and finance can realistically use AI-powered collaboration, what challenges each department might face, and how they can overcome them. The collaboration here is part of the Demand Planning process which is the start of the S&OP process for most companies.

Supply and Demand 191

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Inflation is today’s reality. …or long laborious discussions of the differences between Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Today’s processes are inside-out not outside-in. Let’s examine the market reality by looking at a peer group.

Supply and Demand 221

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 221

Logility

JULY 31, 2024

In this blog, we will present first hand visuals on how sales, marketing, and finance can realistically use AI-powered collaboration, what challenges each department might face, and how they can overcome them. The collaboration here is part of the Demand Planning process which is the start of the S&OP process for most companies.

Supply and Demand 195

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 28, 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. 24 | Management: Forecasting noise disturbs S&OP process. 33 | Overview S&OP software in Europe.

S&OP 60

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

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 1, 2013

At the end of the presentation today, it happened. Let’s start with the difference between market-driven versus marketing-driven processes. Today’s conventional supply chains only respond, and the design of the systems usually gives us a “fairly dumb response” based on history. It is ok. .

Modeling 231

Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 231

Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

AI has presented challenges and opportunities for business leaders seeking to leverage its potential across their organizations to improve efficiency and increase profitability. However, AI is based on artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies that have continuously evolved since the 1950’s.

Optimal Sourcing 227

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Inventory Reduction 227

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Labor day also signals the end of summer, and for many supply chain leaders the beginning of 2017 strategy discussions and intense S&OP debates to finalize Q3 and Q4 planning. Pick five-to-seven balanced metrics and hold all functions accountable to these corporate metrics. I look forward to hearing from you!

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 0

Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 27, 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 Supply Chain Design Software 60

Logility

JANUARY 22, 2014

This blog post is in response to recent results from the APICS/Logility Survey, Consumer Goods S&OP research, and ChainLink’s end-user research. I recently read a very good survey by Consumer Goods Technology , focused on S&OP.

Demand Planning Software 101

Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Management 101

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2015

After his presentation, there was a facilitated networking session on the role of the CFO in supply chain. In our research for the book Supply Chain Metrics That Matter , we find that this is the case for 90% of companies. As a result, if inventory is is arbitrarily reduced you can hurt the company’s ability to meet orders.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP 150

Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

Unfortunately, though, some sales organizations—or at least some sales professionals—are reluctant to engage in the demand planning and S&OP process. This article presents 18 ideas that can be used by supply chain leaders to improve participation by their sales organizations in the process.

Supply and Demand 119

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 119

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

Has your company ever suffered problems with, implemented, or even considered implementing a sales and operations (S&OP) planning process? But what makes it so challenging to implement S&OP successfully? Why S&OP Needs a Lot of Human Investment. Who’s Who in the S&OP Process?

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 98

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The day kicked off with some very interesting and engaging presentations by Deloitte , Roland DG , Mitsubishi , and a Kinaxis keynote delivered by me. Here are some common themes based on the presentations and the conversations I had with the event attendees: Organizations are looking to digital supply chains as a differentiator.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

Unfortunately, we find most companies are moving backwards on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter™ or making progress on singular metrics versus driving performance improvement on a balanced portfolio of supply chain metrics that correlate to market capitalization. (If We hope to see you there!

Pharmaceutical 210

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Planning 210

SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

Pros: Utilizes a hands-on approach with simulated problem-solving and team collaboration Offers a self-assessment document to assess your own S&OP process Keep track of how well you’re doing while you complete the learning goals. The information is presented in a simple and understandable way.

Supply Chain Design Software 116

Supply Chain Design Software Course Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 116

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

Use our Metrics That Matter methodology to look at improvement and performance. The game is designed to simulate an S&OP environment. At each round, employees gain an understanding of the value of supply chain decisions through the sharing on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. How does it help? 1200 per person.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Price Mitigation Strategies Inventory Reduction 0

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2015

Yesterday, I presented to 700 global attendees on an APICS webinar. In the presentation, I shared data on the evolution of supply chain planning and the results on user satisfaction. I struggle to find both in today’s market. The results confound me. They are not consistent with market perception. Let me share the story.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 150