Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. Embed Procurement into S&OP Processes Make procurement a strategic function at the core of business operations, involving it in key decisions related to Sales and Operations Planning.

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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. Sales and Operations Maturity Model from 2005-2008. Figures 2 and 3.

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Logility

JULY 21, 2023

The latest generation of sales and operations planning (S&OP) applications are providing better tools for managing supply chains internally. These new S&OP platforms utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support better, faster and more inclusive decision-making. We’ve come a long way.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 12, 2020

Each day through the COVID-19 pandemic, I tune into Anthony Cuomo’s (governor of New York) daily briefings. His opening line is, “Let’s start with facts. While we all have opinions, let’s start by reviewing the facts.” Downsizing inventories over the past decade crippled the response.”

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 1, 2021

S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) or SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) is a well known supply chain planning process, yet not all supply chains have embraced Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). The role of S&OE is to capture the differences and adjust.

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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. Why Focus on S&OP? S&OP is, as stated before, a highly important activity that allows businesses to consider both the supply and demand side. Steps of the S&OP Processes, Summarized.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

Now consider that by not optimizing your inventory from a global vantage point you may be creating, if not outright chaos, a much less efficient network than you could have. When it comes to inventory management, each piece must operate as a part of a global integrated system to be most effective.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. What am I hearing?

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2022

Unfortunately, the definitions of S&OP and IBP are often confusing as they seem to be both distinct and overlapping processes. Sales & Operations Planning is, as it was originally defined, a process that focuses on the operational aspects of the business: orders, material, capacity, inventory, etc.

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Logility

JULY 31, 2023

This turbulence sends ripples through their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, adding complex layers and challenging the essence of effective decision-making. As these factors become increasingly prevalent, S&OP — the vital nerve center of an organization’s supply chain strategy — is being stretched thin.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). Most of the industry is composed of doubting Thomas(s).

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. “There’s S&OP…and then there’s the real world.” Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. That’s what 63% of planners say, even after implementing S&OP. executives lament.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) has been a longstanding practice for businesses across nearly every industry. Yet, as supply chain innovators, we also know the rich history of applying technologies to continuously resolve these challenges and optimize S&OP outcomes.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. There’s S&OP.and then there’s the real world.". Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution. That’s what 63% of planners say, even after implementing S&OP. S&OP is hard to implement.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Let’s Start with Definitions: One of the difficulties in supply chain is the lack of common definitions. What did we find?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. In the case of Apparel and Automotive industries there are slight improvements, but they have shifted inventories to suppliers. Days of Inventory Pre and Post-Recession. IT View of the Current State of Inventory. Five Reasons.

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Arkieva

JULY 13, 2021

Over the past 5 weeks, Jeff Ondria has hosted a set of short interviews on LinkedIn about the five distinct steps to develop an effective S&OP process. Five Steps to Develop an Effective S&OP Process – Step 4: Balance Supply and Demand was first posted on July 13, 2021 at 1:25 pm.

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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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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. .”[2]

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

ToolsGroup provides a uniquely effective approach to inventory optimization and demand planning leveraging probabilistic planning and decision support to manage the product line across SKUs.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The cancellation of this year’s Oktoberfest is another blow to a beleaguered beer industry that’s still reeling from the effects of the global health crisis. The world’s biggest beer festival was expected to bring in up to six million visitors to the city of Munich. billion liters less than in 2019.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 11, 2021

Achieving this means the need to optimize your sales and operations planning (S&OP). Many cable and wire companies have an S&OP process in place, but few have the right solution to support it. Optimizing your S&OP process allows you to meet your business goals or better yet, exceed them, and increase profit.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge. Optimize Inventory and Pricing Use AI-driven insights for stock mix optimization and dynamic pricing, reducing excess stock while meeting service level goals.

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Logility

MAY 3, 2021

Execution of S&OP through a sales and operations execution process is what sets top brands apart. S&OP Defined. The goal of S&OP is to create an overall strategy that helps resource allocation and management meet customer needs while controlling costs. S&OE Bridges the Gap.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 8, 2018

When supplies get tight, inventory optimization can help focus production around the most critical products while reducing requirements for other items. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) looks at the end-to-end supply chain to enable users to make more informed decisions about the location, amount and type of inventory.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

With over 6,700 SKUs across various brands and locations, the team needed to modernize its sales and operations planning (S&OP) process with new technology. Our existing technology couldn’t support our S&OP efforts”, explained Pascal Lamy, director of finance, controlling, supply chain and IT at MSE.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The OODA loop has a practical application in the corporate environment corresponding to an integrated, fast, and assertive mindset within high-demand and dynamic Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Dashboard with scenario comparison and KPIs for decision making in S&OP. See figure 2.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 30, 2025

Let’s hope that these new executives see the light of a new day. OMP’s press release this week announced nine new chiefs. OMP, like o9 and Kinaxis, benefited from the SAP’s APO migration failure. The Company’s challenge is building market relevance. The latest round was $10M on January 11, 2024.

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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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Logility

APRIL 26, 2021

Integrated business planning (IBP) is gaining traction as more companies look at refining their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. To that end, let’s reiterate the distinction between IBP and S&OP before we dive into some tips on how to make integrated business planning a success.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Inventory analysis of safety stock is less effective than the analysis of form and function of inventory based on inventory value add/inventory health. Unfortunately, forecast and inventory data are touched too frequently with a reduced outcome. Better Modeling Using What-if Analysis.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Use analytics to put your available inventory to the best use. Chances are you do have some inventory–make sure it’s being put to the best use with automation and data analytics. In more buoyant times, companies are often optimizing inventory to reduce cost or maximize revenue to grab market share.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. Let’s look at some of the best ways to make your supply chain more efficient. What is Supply Chain Efficiency?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 18, 2019

In the first phase Mohawk overhauled its own internal operations, implementing a centralized Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to manage its business in a more demand-driven way. They also cut inventory levels, grew sales and resolved capacity issues. Their S&OP program, however, was only the beginning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Or, alternatively, a company carries too much inventory, storage for excess inventory must be purchased, and cash flows become tight. This warehouse provides inventory storage for goods not yet ordered that will ship later. Mr. Jordan oversees a team of eight that does the demand, inventory, and production planning.

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