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Santa & Opening Presents - S&OP is Invaluable at Christmas
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 9, 2016
Christmas Humour Supply Chain S&OP Logistics Management“Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh…”.
S&OP Related Topics 
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.
Santa & Opening Presents - S&OP Putting Elves in their place
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 14, 2016
Dear Mr. K Ite, Christmas Dave Jordan Supply Chain S&OP Forecasting & Demand Planning
What's next for S&OP
OPS Rules
APRIL 11, 2016
Supply chain analytics S&OPBy Jay Jayaraman, Dinesh Natarajan, Mike Romeri and Tom Zych. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a process that has been deployed primarily to align different functions around the best plan they could identify, working together as collaboratively as possible. Many standard and emerging analytic techniques can be employed to supercharge performance and optimize S&OP decision making.
5 More Things We Learned About the S&OP Process
LeanCor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
supply chain advancement supply chain insights supply chain consulting S&OPAs a 360 degree integration tool between all functional departments, sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the operational blue‐print of the organization for profitably matching supply and demand.
Lassoing S&OP
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 2, 2017
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. To align S&OP. The processes are out of control. Let me explain. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated.
Gartner Releases a New S&OP Magic Quadrant
ToolsGroup
MAY 10, 2017
Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP Gartner Research just released its new Magic Quadrant for Sales & Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation (S&OP SOD). They say that compared to just two years ago “there have been significant shifts in the relative positions of several vendors.”.
Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) vs. S&OP
ToolsGroup
OCTOBER 18, 2016
Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP 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).
An S&OP Expert Interview Series by Niels Van Hove
River Logic
DECEMBER 2, 2016
S&OP Sales and Operations PlanningOver the last month, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Chain expert Niels Van Hove has published a series of expert interviews on his blog, Supply Chain Trend. The goal was to understand where S&OP stands today and what each interviewee's view is for the future. Below is a list of the 5 interviews he conducted with a link to each, as well as an introduction on why Van Hove chose to conduct this series on S&OP.
S&OP: Five Steps to Get Started
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 21, 2016
It is Sunday. Today, I assume a familiar position. Now a ritual, with coffee in one hand and country music blaring, I sit in my faded green chair to write a blog post. I have done this for seven years. This afternoon, I am writing my 334th blog post.
An S&OP Communication Plan: The Final Step in Support of Company Strategy
River Logic
JULY 21, 2016
S&OP Sales and Operations PlanningOccasional River Logic guest blogger and global supply chain influencer / expert Niels Van Hove recently published an Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) commentary in Foresight Magazine's Summer 2016 edition.
Five Insights on Effective S&OP
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
An effective S&OP plan is the goal of many, but there is no clear industry definition of an effectiveness. While there are many maturity models, most are not research based.
Gartner says “Add S&OP to your Financial Planning”. Here’s Why.
ToolsGroup
JUNE 27, 2017
Click below for an Advanced S&OP planning brief: Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP
Increasing S&OP clarity by adjusting “depth of field”
ToolsGroup
APRIL 19, 2016
Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP In last week’s blog we talked about the fundamental challenge of connecting tactical S&OP down to detailed execution. Here we look in the other direction and examine the challenge of connecting tactical S&OP up to the strategic plan.
Driving profitability through advanced S&OP
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 2, 2017
by Alexa Cheater As Gartner Research Director Matthew Spooner noted in his recent presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, advanced sales and operations planning (S&OP) is like a hotel. It’s “somewhere you visit, not somewhere you live.” What exactly does that mean?
Nissan Motor Co. to revolutionize S&OP
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 6, 2017
by Melissa Clow Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, Nissan manufactures vehicles in 20 countries around the world. Nissan offers products and services in more than 160 countries and areas worldwide. As a leading global automotive manufacturer, Nissan Motor Co.
S&OP: A Tough Nut to Crack
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 11, 2015
Definition. A Tough Nut to Crack: A problem that is very difficult to solve. Cambridge Dictionary. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is over thirty years old. I have been studying it as a researcher for fifteen years.
S&OP Effectiveness: Recommendations to Make the Leap
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 25, 2015
It is a beautiful fall day in Philadelphia. This afternoon I put the finishing touches on a new report, “What Is the Value Proposition for Sales and Operations Planning?” ” I think it is the most complete assessment of the S&OP value proposition I have seen in the industry.
What-if Analysis: 3 Applications in the S&OP Process
River Logic
MARCH 23, 2016
IBP S&OP Integrated Business PlanningWhile embedding financials is the bedrock for expanding the value from S&OP , adding robust what-if analysis capabilities can unleash its maximum potential, thus delivering true Integrated Business Planning.
Nine Myths of S&OP Technology Selection
Supply Chain Shaman
AUGUST 21, 2015
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is in a renaissance. The reason? With growth slowing and complexity rising, S&OP is more important than ever. It is not sexy, and it requires hard work; but the greatest value of S&OP is profitable growth.
Avoid “Lost in Translation”. Monetize S&OP to Include Finance.
ToolsGroup
JULY 11, 2017
Supply and Operations Planning (S&OP Finance speaks a different language than supply chain. But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process.
How cloud-based S&OP should work
The Network Effect
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
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Santa & Opening Presents, S&OP & the Elves Respond
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 12, 2016
Dear Mr Santa, Christmas Michael Thompson S&OP Forecasting & Demand Planning
Four Keys to S&OP Effectiveness
The 21st Century Supply Chain
AUGUST 31, 2015
by Lori Smith In a previous post , I talked about the ineffectiveness of Excel, ERP, and legacy planning for S&OP. If those aren’t the right tools for the job, what is?
Is S&OP an expensive band aid?
The 21st Century Supply Chain
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
by Dr. Madhav Durbha I love talking to customers and prospects! Each of these interactions provide me with an opportunity to meet someone new, learn about their business, their challenges, dreams, and aspirations.
FMCG Planning: If you like chocolate, now is the time!
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
JANUARY 11, 2017
FMCG Christmas Dave Jordan Supply Chain S&OP Forecasting & Demand Planning Supply Chain AnalyticsOvereaten chocolate during the holidays but still want some more? Get yourself and a large blue IKEA bag down to your local supermarket as chocolate is heavily discounted.
The game-changing solution to solve your biggest S&OP challenges
Quintiq
JULY 5, 2017
From my previous blog post , it’s clear that the road to achieving sales and operations planning (S&OP) excellence is not an easy one. But having the right solution to drive performance, beat the competition and maximize profits is a step in the right direction.
What is S&OP? By Accenture Strategy Guest Blogger
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 24, 2016
by Steven J. Puricelli A few weeks ago, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP ). In that introductory post, I outlined a number of important topics that I plan to explore in more detail throughout the summer.
FMCG & Shakespeare? Macbeth S&OP Soliloquy
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
APRIL 25, 2016
FMCG CEO Humour Performance Improvement S&OP SalesAs we one again celebrate St George's Day and the 400th birthday of William Shakespeare (also the date he died, coincidentally) what would the great bard think about Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) in FMCG businesses?
Who owns S&OP? by Accenture Strategy Guest Blogger
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JULY 14, 2016
by Steven J. Puricelli Last month, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP). In that introductory post, I outlined a number of important topics that I plan to explore throughout the summer.
FMCG: S&OP morphing into Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
FMCG Planning S&OP Sales IBPI speak to many FMCG companies who tell me they do not need Sales & Operational Planning in their businesses.
FMCG CEO Christmas Gift: Implement S&OP – Slade style!
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
DECEMBER 16, 2016
FMCG Christmas Dave Jordan CEO Humour S&OP Forecasting & Demand PlanningChristmas is coming around faster than ever and who better than Noddy Holder and Slade to give a Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) process to your business as a present.
S&OP Summer Reading Series by Accenture Strategy Guest Blogger
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JUNE 2, 2016
by Steven J. Puricelli. Kinaxis recently asked me to author a blog series on the topic of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Naturally, I was flattered to be asked to contribute to their popular 21 st Century Supply Chain blog.
Four Keys to S&OP Effectiveness (continued)
The 21st Century Supply Chain
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
by Lori Smith In my previous blog post , I compared a pilot flying from New York to LA at night without any modern navigation systems or instruments, to supply chain teams trying to effectively manage their organizations without a proper S&OP process.
Tackling Life’s Big Questions… What is S&OP
The 21st Century Supply Chain
AUGUST 17, 2015
by Lori Smith Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) has been around for a long time. It’s been called “old hat” and “the new kid on the block.” Both are true. And despite having been around for decades, S&OP continues to gain momentum and grow in maturity.
How to Use Machine Learning to Boost S&OP
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. Machine learning to boost your sales. The first example is to use machine learning for improving the results of your promotions and improving sales.
S&OP as an Organizational Decision-making Process
E2open
APRIL 17, 2017
S&OP as an Organizational Decision-making Process. S&OP is dead," the caller said. It’s being said that, "The underlying principles, objectives and value propositions of S&OP will remain supply chain priorities, but the sequential, time bound nature of the process will be replaced with democratised, dynamic decision-making." Booz & Company (not describing S&OP specifically!) alyssa. Monday 17 April 2017. Mohit Dubey, Senior Director, Product Marketing, E2open.
S&OP in Las Vegas! Let’s Learn, Laugh, and Be Entertained at the S&OP Innovation Summit
The 21st Century Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
by CJ Wehlage This past week was the IE Group’s S&OP Innovation Summit at the beautiful venue of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Kinaxis was well represented, especially with the wonderful keynote speech from Kathleen Geraghty from Celestica.
Supply Chains – A second look: What do all those initials really mean?
Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
SKU FMCG Route to Market Dave Jordan KPI Traditional Trade S&OP Logistics Management Distribution Inventory Management & Stock Control
Why you don’t need perfect data to start implementing S&OP
AIMMS
JULY 5, 2017
An interview with Boon Edam’s Aron Waas. As we wrote in a previous blog post , implementing Sales and Operations Planning has many benefits.
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