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A scenario planning expert would. When Dr. Freek Aertsen co-hosted a Quintiq webinar with Dr. Michiel Jansen on scenario planning towards effective S&OP, he asked participants how often they conducted scenario planning. 48% only conducted scenario planning when discussing changes in demand versus forecast. Given how vital scenario planning is to a company’s stability and profitability, I’m always surprised at these results. MORE
This article is the first part of a two-parts article series dedicated to Scenario Planning. Is a new supply chain model required? This is where dynamic scenario planning comes to play. Dynamic Scenario Planning. Predefined scenarios. scenario. MORE
In the previous blog article we discussed dynamic scenario planning driven by disruption and digitization and where do supply chain scenarios come from. A scenario is a true parallel plan that exists separate from and concurrent with the baseline. . MORE
Today’s supply chain planning and optimization technology allow companies to establish a vertically integrated S&OP process. Scenario planning is an essential pillar of this process. Prepare for any eventuality in the supply chain. Read also: 5 tips for better S&OP scenario planning. When to create scenarios. How to create integrated supply chain scenarios. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization MORE
Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling. MORE
Everyone loves what-if planning because it allows you to change certain variables and see what the potential outcome might be and then pick the “ best ” strategy. There are millions of variables in any supply chain model. How do you know your selected scenario is the best one? It is probably the best that one can do given the limited computational capability of humans but it is not the best scenario and certainly not the optimized scenario! MORE
Today, I want to talk about Scenario planning, also known as “What if” or contingency planning. In order to plan, we need a strategy – Long term. So, after 6 months I would run a marathon, feel good about it, then most likely stop due to unconsidered scenarios – Injury, fatigue, missing my family. The point is, we can’t plan unless we know our goals and have a strategy to reach them. If we don’t plan “what if?” Hello. MORE
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. MORE
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Those that also leverage scenarios in IBP are even better prepared to deal with the supply chain shocks caused by COVID-19. Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling. MORE
It’s a universal truth that in supply chains there has to be a plan. A plan of what is going to be sold, a plan of what inventory is needed to meet the demand, a plan of what to make, and a plan of what to buy. Scenario planning provides resilience. MORE
In this webinar, we provide insights on how to best utilize Integrated Scenario Planning as a decision-making tool by understanding Trigger Points, Response Plans, and related Roles & Responsibilities MORE
by Alexa Cheater Scenario simulation is nothing new in supply chain. Practitioners have long heralded it as a sign of a mature sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Having the ability to model and simulate the impacts of a change in your supply chain — whether it’s a sudden increase in demand, the loss of a key supplier or an unexpected capacity constraint — is a critical success factor. some companies are still using scenarios the same old way. MORE
Supply chain data is critical to the planning function. Our recent Planning Maturity Assessment shows that 4 5 % of organizations are satisfied with their data quality, to some degree. How much time are supply chain teams spending on data? MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. MORE
In my previous blog, I addressed how what-if analysis can help supply chains when faced with uncertainty. This blog is an attempt to delve into some specific what-if scenarios that could arise due to Brexit. How Can What-If Scenario Planning Help Plan for Brexit? MORE
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S upply chain planning requires constraints to be mapped. Supply chain management has been in the news. But the intricacies of supply chain management are beyond the grasp of most. One key solution used to help manage complex supply chains is supply chain planning (SCP). MORE
What-if analysis for F&B is quickly becoming a tool of choice to coordinate sales and operations planning (S&OP), align with supply chain partners, and track the effectiveness of the overall network. Q: How can F&B supply chains keep up and regain their foothold? MORE
Digital supply chain transformation with intelligent solutions holds the key to achieving end-to-end visibility across functions. During this webinar, you’ll learn about various integration scenarios as well as: How SAP integrations accelerate time to value. MORE
Taking the time to perform what-if analyses on a regular basis with real and speculative events, gives planners tremendous insight into what parts of the supply chain are most sensitive to changes. MORE
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. MORE
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many risks and uncertainties in supply chain networks. Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. MORE
Picking up from where I left off in my previous blog, I will look at a few more scenarios in both short and long terms in this blog. Even though Brexit is the theme for these scenarios, the underlying principles apply to any situation with uncertainty in supply planning. MORE
Worst Case Scenarios for Freight Brokers with Lisa Bruno. Lisa Bruno and Joe Lynch talk about the worst case scenarios for freight brokers. CarrierDirect is a management consulting and technology development firm focused on transportation, logistics, and supply chain. MORE
Dramatic shifts are happening too quickly to reserve strategic planning as a traditionally annual exercise. The True Meaning of What-If Scenario Planning . More importantly, they open the door to a continuous cycle of integrated business planning (IBP). . MORE
I was trying to explain scenario planning to someone unfamiliar with the concept when it hit me – it’s like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. To receive the full benefits of scenario planning, certain key conditions have to be met. Otherwise, your sales and operation planning decisions are made upon sub-optimal data, which is not helpful or desirable. If you want to optimize your sales and operation planning, here’s some advice to get you started: 1. MORE
Symphony RetailAI, the provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced findings from its Category Planning & Assortment Optimisation Executive Survey, conducted in partnership with Incisiv. MORE
Eisenhower once stated, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Today, ‘no plan survives contact with the enemy’ is the popular reconfiguration of this concept.”[1] ” Improving Supply Chain Planning. MORE
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by Alexa Cheater Scenario simulation is nothing new in supply chain. Practitioners have long heralded it as a sign of a mature sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Having the ability to model and simulate the impacts of a change in your supply chain — whether it’s a sudden increase in demand, the loss of a key supplier or an unexpected capacity constraint — is a critical success factor. some companies are still using scenarios the same old way.
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Eisenhower once stated, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Today, ‘no plan survives contact with the enemy’ is the popular reconfiguration of this concept.”[1] ” Improving Supply Chain Planning.
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Taking the time to perform what-if analyses on a regular basis with real and speculative events, gives planners tremendous insight into what parts of the supply chain are most sensitive to changes.
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Today, I want to talk about Scenario planning, also known as “What if” or contingency planning. In order to plan, we need a strategy – Long term. So, after 6 months I would run a marathon, feel good about it, then most likely stop due to unconsidered scenarios – Injury, fatigue, missing my family. The point is, we can’t plan unless we know our goals and have a strategy to reach them. If we don’t plan “what if?” Hello.
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In today's new supply chain paradigm, resilience and agility are key. Is your planning process fit enough to keep up with the pace of change? Is your tech stack helping or hindering your progress? Take AIMMS's new quiz to uncover learnings and benchmark yourself against peers!
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Today’s supply chain planning and optimization technology allow companies to establish a vertically integrated S&OP process. Scenario planning is an essential pillar of this process. Prepare for any eventuality in the supply chain. Read also: 5 tips for better S&OP scenario planning. When to create scenarios. How to create integrated supply chain scenarios. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization
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Everyone loves what-if planning because it allows you to change certain variables and see what the potential outcome might be and then pick the “ best ” strategy. There are millions of variables in any supply chain model. How do you know your selected scenario is the best one? It is probably the best that one can do given the limited computational capability of humans but it is not the best scenario and certainly not the optimized scenario!
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I was trying to explain scenario planning to someone unfamiliar with the concept when it hit me – it’s like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. To receive the full benefits of scenario planning, certain key conditions have to be met. Otherwise, your sales and operation planning decisions are made upon sub-optimal data, which is not helpful or desirable. If you want to optimize your sales and operation planning, here’s some advice to get you started: 1.
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We are fortunate to have Dr. James A. Tompkins, one of the world’s leading supply chain thought leaders, to address the impacts of VUCA on today’s supply chains and commerce. Jim recently stated that “the impacts of digital commerce on supply chains and commerce are far greater than the ending of the Cold War in 1991. The lifting of the Iron Curtain was minuscule when compared to the impacts of VUCA on how business works and how people live.”
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