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. Ideally, your S&OP KPIs should consist of a mix of strategic, tactical, and operational metrics.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 93

QAD

MAY 31, 2022

Keeping Your Manufacturing Operations in Sync with S&OP. It is called; Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). It was a method of planning that people tried to fit within a monthly calendar that was capped off with an “S&OP” meeting. S&OP in the “New World”. Are you surprised?

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S&OP Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 3, 2022

Namely S&OP. So when you bounce over with a fantastic, shiny idea to increase their output with something called S&OP, it’s likely they might not fall head over heels. Set up S&OP correctly, and everyone wins. S&OP requires a culture change. So how can you change that?

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Adexa

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Many companies have or are in process of implementing S&OP solutions aiming to digitalize their supply chains. S&OP is essentially a high-level rough cut and long-term model of the supply chain. The quality of decisions coming from S&OP solutions is based on an inaccurate model.

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Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 2, 2018

Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) made it’s break through in the 80’s, when Material Requirement Planning (MRP) was the hottest planning methodology around, computer screens had monochrome green letters, our music and dress sense were questionable, and it was common for companies to have a command and control management style.

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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.

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DynaSys

JANUARY 8, 2021

Defining the different Roles and Responsibilities of S&OP. As noted in the What Is S&OP article, a multi-functional S&OP team allows each organization to participate in plan development. Executive Management’s Role in the S&OP Process.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 3, 2016

As much as 68% of S&OP practitioners indicate that behaviours are not addressed enough in S&OP implementations. Mental Toughness can be used to address this and is a great way to include more positive and effective behaviours in an S&OP implementation. These are all S&OP commitments.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three trends to consider. . Supporting S&OP with prescriptive analytics . Many organizations are still relying on spreadsheets to support their S&OP process but the market is moving towards more advanced analytics capabilities.

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Prescriptive Analytics Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 334

River Logic

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Over 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.

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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. billion a year.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 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.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction 115

Adexa

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Let’s face it S&OP is only a visibility tool for long term planning. However, ML algorithms are hungry for data so that they can relate (say) lateness to an attribute of a supplier or to a part number attribute based on long term trends. Above, we have stated the limitations of S&OP systems. Seriously!?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

”[3] Below are some of the machine learning trends subject matter experts predict will have an impact in the coming year. Trends in machine learning. Simplilearn analysts write, “For those [who] may still be worried about AI cannibalizing their jobs, the rise of Augmented Intelligence should be a refreshing trend.

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 7, 2017

Getting S&OP right is hard. According to Gartner, it takes 10 years to become great at S&OP. They also say that 67% of companies can not get further than stage 2 out of a four-stage S&OP maturity model. Lora Cecere assessed that 36% of companies’ S&OP efforts are stalled or moving slowly.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Modeling Software Supply Chain Planning Software 102

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 19, 2017

For those of you who’ve been following supplychaintrend for a while, you know I’ve written many blogs about how mindset improves S&OP and business performance. You can find the S&OP Mindset Checklist here. And maybe more importantly, it can also improve employee well-being.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2013

In our conversation last week, Tony contrasted working in NOW mode with the “traditional, cyclical, monthly” S&OP process, which he thinks “is condemned to disappear in the next 5 to 10 years, maybe sooner.”. So, do you agree with Tony, is the traditional S&OP process outdated and heading to extinction?

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 16, 2017

S&OP continuous to be a popular topic that remains high on the agenda of executives. To assess the current state of S&OP, I interviewed 7 S&OP thought leaders at the end of 2016 for my blog supply chain trend. A group, eligible to comment on the current state of S&OP.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 31, 2018

S&OP is an enterprise wide business planning process that can only be effective and sustainable when it is supported by the right mindset and behaviours. Individuals and teams with a superior mindset will increase S&OP effectiveness and are proven to perform better and show increased well-being.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Survey Benchmarking 68

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Here are three supply chain trends to consider. . Supporting S&OP with prescriptive analytics . Many organizations are still relying on spreadsheets to support their S&OP process but the market is moving towards more advanced analytics capabilities.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Retail Trends. This trend was reflected in holiday spending. So that’s why it’s really important to focus on the two big issues that we have: supply disruptions and inflation.”[8]. 4] Agence France-Presse, op. The post Trends 2022: Retail first appeared on Enterra Solutions. ”[8].

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

The S&OP pulse check has been a yearly recurring S&OP survey since 2010 and is the only one of its kind. The 11 questions require 5 minutes of your time to create some great S&OP insights. LinkedIn: Supply Chain Trend group. LinkedIn: Supply Chain Trend group.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 25, 2018

The state of mind for S&OP. S&OP is a never ending recurring business planning process that often operates in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world and is impacted by continuous internal or external threats and challenges. We had 52 responses across our S&OP mindset survey.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In this last article of our series dedicated to Digital Supply Chain Planning, you will find out how Essilor moved to an agile and resilient supply chain and guided its digital transformation, through an interview with David Bourgoin, Essilor’s S&OP referential supervisor. Our monthly S&OP turned into a weekly S&OP.

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

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 29, 2017

S&OP continuous to be a popular topic that remains high on the agenda of executives. To assess the current state of S&OP, I interviewed 7 S&OP thought leaders at the end of 2016 for my blog supply chain trend. A group, eligible to comment on the current state of S&OP.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 83

Supply Chain Trend

APRIL 4, 2017

The S&OP pulse check is a unique survey that provides new and different types of insights for S&OP practitioners. The S&OP pulse check started in 2010 and is this year in its 6th edition. Thanks to everybody who has made the 2017 S&OP survey possible. Process & Systems.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Without doubt, S&OP has been one of the most popular management buzzwords of the past decade. S&OP is hot and everybody wants to get a piece of the cake. Rightly so, because S&OP is a powerful concept with huge potential. Key problem in this case was that S&OP had become a target in itself.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner 116

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. The trend is clear. For context, let’s call him Dave.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 7, 2017

There is a lot of evidence that S&OP is hard to implement and get right. And when S&OP is implemented it often stalls, doesn’t make enough progress and doesn’t deliver enough value. Maybe at the start of the S&OP project executives buy in and employees are still eager.

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

DENSO Corporation , a global automotive components manufacturer, is bucking that trend with tighter collaboration and a different outlook on supply chain disruption. You can also learn more about Logility’s S&OP solutions by getting in touch here.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 184

Supply Chain Trend

JULY 22, 2018

PREVIEW In their three-part Foresight series entitled “Misconceptions, Missteps, and Bad Practices in S&OP,” ( Foresight issues 46, 47, 48) Chris Gray and John Dougherty expose a baker’s dozen of blunders blocking the road to an effective S&OP process. . S&OP Is the New Name for ERP.

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Supply Chain Trend

JANUARY 12, 2017

In an extensive review of S&OP literature, Tuomikangas & Kaipia* suggest S&OP culture and leadership as one of six S&OP mechanisms to improve S&OP performance. Previously, I’ve written a post on how Mental Toughness supports effective S&OP.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 19, 2017

S&OP has the potential to transform an organisation. S&OP can do more than create a rolling forecast, contribute to improved strategy execution and company performance. Once S&OP is influencing company culture for the better and achieves these type of employee benefits, I consider S&OP transformational.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Modeling Software Price Mitigation Strategies 60

Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

There is much to do about S&OP/IBP software lately. Last month Involvation had the pleasure of presenting the executive programme on ‘From S&OP to IBP’ at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). So why do I think there’s such a buzz around S&OP/IBP software right now?

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