Manufacturing Procurement, S&OP and Supply Chain

S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 9, 2023

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. Currently, LinkedIn is flooded with smiling pictures of supply chain business leaders attending conferences. The panel group is sourced from my group of LinkedIn followers. I know, a Supply Chain Center of Excellence sounds like a good idea.

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

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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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Harvard Business Review recently published an article, “ To Build Resilience, CEOs Need to Become Supply-Chain Experts ”. In this article, we wanted to discuss one aspect of supply chain that is often not given enough attention – building strategic relationships and shared value with direct spend suppliers.

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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

This morning, the New York Times pushed me an article by Peter S. Goodman titled “ The Supply Chain, Reconfigured.” ” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. Let me explain.

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S&OP Reimagined: Overcoming the New Normal with a Revamped S&OP Process

Speaker: Fernando Penteado, CPSM - Supply Chain and Logistics Executive, Global Markets Expert, and International Speaker

The still-persistent effects of the pandemic have made it clear that the skills and tools that characterize traditional S&OP are not enough to respond to unprecedented interruptions. How should the S&OP process evolve to face these challenging times?

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Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Let me explain, if you fill out one of my surveys on LinkedIn, I share the research results in front of the paywall (I believe that supply chain research should be readily available and not locked behind a paywall.) (If We are trying to assess the value of a network in managing contract manufacturing.)

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

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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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

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 Planning in a Post-S&OP Era

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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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. 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. Are these terms the same?

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Supporting S&OP with Stakeholder & Supply Chain KPIs

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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3 Core Capabilities for Effective S&OP/IBP

QAD

JUNE 6, 2024

In today’s business environment, disruption and complexity have become the norm. As a result, enterprises with intricate supply chains need to be able to make better and faster decisions. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) are no longer optional.

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Definitions Matter

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The supply chain space is heavily laden with acronyms, gobbledygook, false narratives, and over-hyped, fast-talking technology sales teams. Let’s take an example. “At the Digital Supply Chain event at SAP. Let’s take another example. In my writing, I try to get clear on definitions.

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

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. This manufacturer produces plastic reusable material handling containers and plastic fuel tanks.

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Risk Management and Mitigation Through S&OP

QAD

AUGUST 14, 2024

Understanding S&OP in Risk Management Risk management and mitigation play a crucial role in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). In this blog post, we will delve into how S&OP can effectively identify and address risks. What is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)?

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Master Schedule: A Critical Function in S&OP

QAD

JUNE 19, 2024

Introduction to Master Schedule in S&OP The master schedule – also known as production plan – is crucial within the roles and responsibilities of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). It aligns supply chain activities with the company’s strategic business goals.

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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

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. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. As I listen, I struggle.

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3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

QAD

MAY 31, 2022

Getting the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities is one of the primary goals of any manufacturing organization. Manufacturers have to balance many things to deliver on this promise. Again, this is just one example of the many disruptions facing manufacturers today. This sounds simple.

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Sales & Marketing Leader’s Role in S&OP

QAD

JUNE 26, 2024

Updated: June 26, 2024 Published: February 4, 2021 What is the Sales & Marketing Leader’s Role in S&OP? The Sales & Marketing leader is a key part of the Roles and Responsibilities of Sales and Operations (S&OP). Sales usually focus their energy on activities that will increase the sales pipeline.

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Organizational Alignment: Overlooked, but So Important.

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

When reviewing strategy decks for supply chain teams, I often see statements like “move from a functional-silo’d focus to a drive a more holistic response.” Companies became less clear on the definition of supply chain excellence and how to implement decision support technologies. ” Sound familiar?

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Tips to Boost Business Alignment Through S&OP

QAD

JULY 24, 2024

Enable Optimized Decision-Making In today’s fast-paced business environment, achieving alignment across all departments and trading partners is crucial for sustainable success. Effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) plays a crucial role in enhancing this business alignment.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

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. I know that your primary focus is procurement. ” Anna, this blog post is for you. .” Clear mission.)

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Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. For 10 years, you touted the Secret Sauce to Supply Chain optimization. “There’s S&OP…and then there’s the real world.” The reality is… Planning doesn’t make a supply chain agile. S&OP is hard to implement.

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Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. For 10 years, you touted the Secret Sauce to Supply Chain optimization. There’s S&OP.and then there’s the real world.". Planning doesn't make a supply chain agile. Only 11% of manufacturers are able to consistently, accurately tie S&OP to execution.

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Understanding Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

QAD

AUGUST 30, 2023

What is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)? Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. What is the Goal of S&OP? What are the Benefits of S&OP? What Makes S&OP Successful?

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Using Analytics to Measure S&OP Effectiveness

Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

Having a strong Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy ensures that your forecasts, raw materials availability and production capacity all match up and that the factory floor can meet its defined deadlines. But simply putting an S&OP strategy in place isn’t enough. Quantity of goods in the order.

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S&OP is Helping Food and Beverage Executives Sleep Better at Night

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

From shifts in consumer demand to new regulations and disruption in market dynamics and supply networks, food and beverage (F&B) industry executives have always had many reasons to stay alert. But lately, a new set of supply chain challenges is making everyone more concerned that their business could fall behind overnight.

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3 Trends Captivating Supply Chain Planning Leaders’ Attention

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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Logility Introduces Capabilities for Deeper Visibility into Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning?

Logility

MARCH 1, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced upgrades to its software designed to elevate planning capabilities across the product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Learn more about the Logility® Digital Supply Chain Platform. In addition, 21.03 Logility’s 21.03

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.

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Driving An Octopus

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

In Figure 1, I share a supply chain planning taxonomy or what I lovingly term an old-fashioned jalopy. Few companies design their supply chains (research data shows that 9% of companies actively design their supply chains), and few planning systems actively analyze and drive answers to the questions: Do I have a good plan?

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Congrats to the Winners of the Supply Chains to Admire 2023

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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What IBP Does That S&OP Can’t

DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2021

IBP vs S&OP. IBP also aligns the supply chain and operations plans with the corporate financial plan. IBP also aligns the supply chain and operations plans with the corporate financial plan. Determine The Financial Costs Of Supply And Planning Decisions. Financial Planning IBP vs S&OP.

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Consumer Goods: A Formula for Service, Speed, & Brand Success

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

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Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

QAD

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

For many well-known products, the manufacturing has the packaging shapes, sizes and colors copyrighted so no other product can look like theirs. In today’s rapidly evolving consumer landscape, the way products are packaged plays a pivotal role in the success of consumer goods manufacturing and the overall supply chain.

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Building a Triple A Supply Chain: Ten Tactics That Work

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

” Here is an excerpt from the article: “…it isn’t by becoming more efficient that the supply chains of Wal-Mart, Dell, and Amazon have given those companies an edge over their competitors. According to my research, top-performing supply chains possess three very different qualities. What did we find?

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

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 Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19

AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Our team put several resources together to help supply chain organizations navigate through this crisis safely. . The next 2-4 weeks are critical to understand the exposure throughout your value chain, take actions to address anticipated shortages , and ensure resource requirements to restart. Evaluate different scenarios .

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Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

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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Primer: Sales and Operations Planning and the Role of S&OP Software

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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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Supply chains are messy. Blockchain in Supply Chain Can Help. A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Blockchain in supply chain changes that.

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S&OP: Should Not Be a Hammer Seeking a Nail

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Direct Spend Management: A Checklist for Enabling Shared Value with Direct Suppliers

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If Only the Supply Chain was Reconfigured

S&OP Reimagined: Overcoming the New Normal with a Revamped S&OP Process

Why Organizational Alignment is Critical to the Supply Chain Response

How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Planning in a Post-S&OP Era

What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supporting S&OP with Stakeholder & Supply Chain KPIs

3 Core Capabilities for Effective S&OP/IBP

Definitions Matter

Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Risk Management and Mitigation Through S&OP

Master Schedule: A Critical Function in S&OP

Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

Sales & Marketing Leader’s Role in S&OP

Organizational Alignment: Overlooked, but So Important.

Tips to Boost Business Alignment Through S&OP

Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Dear S&OP, you have not solved the problem

Understanding Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Using Analytics to Measure S&OP Effectiveness

S&OP is Helping Food and Beverage Executives Sleep Better at Night

3 Trends Captivating Supply Chain Planning Leaders’ Attention

Logility Introduces Capabilities for Deeper Visibility into Manufacturing, Supply Chain Planning?

7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

Driving An Octopus

Congrats to the Winners of the Supply Chains to Admire 2023

What IBP Does That S&OP Can’t

Consumer Goods: A Formula for Service, Speed, & Brand Success

Sustainable Product Packaging Impacts Supply Chain Transformation

Building a Triple A Supply Chain: Ten Tactics That Work

Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

Responding to Supply Chain Disruption Amid COVID-19

Dealing With The Supply Chain Gloppy Mess

Primer: Sales and Operations Planning and the Role of S&OP Software

Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

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