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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

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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Consumer Goods: A Formula for Service, Speed, & Brand Success

Logility

From where they shop and how frequently they buy to what price points entice them, consumer behaviors have been challenging to predict over the past year. This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

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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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

ToolsGroup

Much of the world is clamoring for finished products from their usual suppliers; but dwindling cargo space, skyrocketing transportation costs, and component delays make it difficult to keep shelves stocked. 7 practical strategies to minimize risk and manage supply chain shortages. Get your product portfolio in shape.

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S&OP: Five Steps to Get Started

Supply Chain Shaman

I will also pen my 95th report for this week’s Supply Chain Insight’s newsletter. It is one that is often asked: “S&OP How Do I Get Started?” ” S&OP: How Do I Get Started? I asked, “Why is S&OP important to your business?”

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Supply Chain Strategy and the Post-pandemic World

Enterra Insights

The design of the global supply chain at the start of the pandemic assumed frictionless borders, availability of transportation resources, and supply with few constraints.” ” Cecere’s remarks beg the question: What should your company’s supply chain strategy be going forward? ”[3].

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Seven Supply Chain Processes To Stop Doing In The Pandemic

Supply Chain Shaman

As the line wound around multiple stations, my backpack cut into my shoulders. The third process to s top is the use of Syndicated Data in consumer products for revenue management. Invest in a data lake to evaluate revenue management strategies and assortment planning based on the market. The reason?