Logility

JULY 21, 2023

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) was created way back in the 1980s. But it is relevant to today’s world of supply chain disruptions and uncertainty? She explains how S&OP can be adapted to account for shrinking planning horizons, and the need for scenario planning and cross-functional collaboration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. The lack of interoperability between decision support platforms is a problem for companies attempting to improve decisions from the channel to supplier bi-directionally through technology. Let’s not quibble on the percentages.

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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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Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

 S&OP and Multi-Horizon Integrated Business Planning Manual supply chain processes are a real headache. And next to impossible is creating plans in a timely manner when monitoring unrelated KPIs across multiple disconnected sources of data. Supply chain organizations are no strangers to this frustration.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 197

ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

During this session, Franke will provide insights from their digital supply chain transformation journey, showcasing how they optimized the performance of their complex manufacturing and distribution ecosystem using ToolsGroup’s AI-powered S&OP solution, driven by its flagship tool, Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+).

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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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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Scenario Planning 189

ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

During this session, Franke will provide insights from their digital supply chain transformation journey, showcasing how they optimized the performance of their complex manufacturing and distribution ecosystem using ToolsGroup’s AI-powered S&OP solution, driven by its flagship tool, Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+).

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Supply Chain Design Software 156

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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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. Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning.

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 397

QAD

JUNE 6, 2024

In today’s business environment, disruption and complexity have become the norm. To succeed in a changing environment, companies need both long-term strategic planning and the ability to adapt quickly. As a result, enterprises with intricate supply chains need to be able to make better and faster decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

S&OP Slip Slidin’ Away. …the same is happening in supply chain processes. In Figure 1, note the slippage in S&OP over the past three years. Satisfaction with Sales and Operations Planning. Why is progress in S&OP slip slidin’ away? Role of S&OP in Planning.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 327

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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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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. Thanks to constant industry innovation, Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is now also becoming a common topic of conversation. There’s a clue in the name.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. What is supply chain planning?

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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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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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Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 306

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

One day, a product is flying off the shelves, and the next, it’s gathering dust. That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs.

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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. My lessons learned from doing ten years of analysis include the following: Lack of Supply Chain Economies of Scale.

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 374

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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SCMDOJO

JUNE 14, 2024

The global economy runs on efficient supply chains. The SCMDOJO Supply Chain Track offers a comprehensive supply chain training program to equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field. It’s your one-stop shop for a complete supply chain management pathway.

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Buyer Training Supply Chain Design Software Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 93

ToolsGroup

MAY 28, 2024

In today’s hyper-competitive market, where supply chains need to be agile and responsive, even a minor delay in data can have significant repercussions. Understanding why data latency is a real problem is essential for making informed, timely decisions that can make or break your supply chain efficiency.

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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. That meant Myers had limited capabilities when it came to sales & operational planning (S&OP).

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Demand Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Sales and operations planning, also known as S&OP, is a key business activity for production heavy firms. It integrates sales & marketing strategies with supply chain considerations, allowing for a more unified mission across multiple departments of the business. Why Focus on S&OP?

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, it's a good time to plan your business investment strategy for 2024, and that should include supply chain planning software. Planning Ahead: 2024 Business Investment and the ROI of Supply Chain Planning Software was first posted on September 12, 2023 at 7:55 am.

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Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The latest generation of sales and operations planning (S&OP) applications are providing better tools for managing supply chains internally.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

Unlike the prior supply disruptions in my lifetime, there will not be a new normal. Instead, supply chain leaders face wave after wave of disruption until there is a vaccine. As a result, much of what we have learned as a supply chain best practice is no longer applicable. How does this affect supply chains?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

The Process of Software Selection. I am constantly amazed that business leaders can engage with technologists month after month (often over eight and sometimes over a year) to select a supply chain planning system and then call me to ask for help on the decision. For you, what defines a feasible plan? My struggle?

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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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AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020. Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 offers some guidance. What to prioritize.

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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. However, this mature team found the technology insufficient.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

For the first in seven years, I was not heads-down preparing for The Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Pre-pandemic only 30% of supply chain leaders were satisfied with their supply chains, and during the pandemic, business leader satisfaction is falling precipitously. Supply is the challenge.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 421

AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sales and Operations Planning has become the preferred method to facilitate clear and formal communication between the demand and supply sides of a business. To address this, Gartner advises organizations to adopt scenario planning for S&OP. S&OP as a practice is changing. – Tweet this.

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Scenario Planning S&OP Modeling Supply and Demand 156

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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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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