Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Access to Unique Process and Asset Capabilities: Some suppliers offer unique skills, technologies, or processes that are not available in-house or through other sources. Ensuring that collaborative forecasts, VMI and OTIF data is captured through execution platforms and utilized as part of S&OP and S&OE is critical.

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Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software 298

ToolsGroup

MAY 10, 2017

Gartner Research just released its new Magic Quadrant for Sales & Operations Planning Systems of Differentiation (S&OP SOD). One example of a changing user requirement is the ascendancy of supply chain modeling to the highest priority in Gartner’s Market Ranking of S&OP Capabilities.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software 213

Logility

JULY 21, 2023

Companies find themselves struggling to serve customers, source materials, manage costs, handle supply constraints and shortages and, above all, gain visibility into what’s next. The latest generation of sales and operations planning (S&OP) applications are providing better tools for managing supply chains internally.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 11, 2017

But by monetizing Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), supply chain planners can speak the language of finance while developing S&OP into a more mature process. This isn’t just aligning financial planning with S&OP. Value-driven S&OP is about “what’s important”.

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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

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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S&OP Supply and Demand Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement 195

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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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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AIMMS

AUGUST 3, 2020

However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in the S&OP meeting process as the most critical problem to solve for their function’s overall performance” (source: Gartner, Improve S&OP Decision Making Through Scenario Planning, Supply Chain Research Team, 4 May 2020).

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Scenario Planning S&OP Modeling Supply and Demand 156

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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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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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 148

ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2025

Integrating Real-Time Data for Improving Demand Forecast Accuracy AI-driven demand planning models leverage real-time data sources, such as: Point-of-sale transactions Social media trends Website traffic analytics Consumer behavior indicators 3.

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Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Let’s Start with Definitions: One of the difficulties in supply chain is the lack of common definitions. To help the reader, let’s start with definitions used in our research: Efficiency. Driving Change: While companies desire agility, today’s supply chains are largely reactive. Maturity in S&OP.

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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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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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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 402

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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Forecasting Forecasting Software Optimal Sourcing S&OP 287

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Food and beverage companies that engage in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and act on those strategies early are the ones that can safeguard their profitability, satisfy consumers, and operate more responsively than their competition. Yielding Winning Outcomes in a Field of Uncertainty. Improved customer satisfaction.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Optimal Sourcing 130

AIMMS

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Throughout the years, we’ve witnessed waves of interest in S&OP and its evolution IBP, which incorporates financial planning. In the past 2 years, we’ve seen the appeal of S&OP increase a lot more. In this blog post, I will delve into 5 issues companies typically experience with their S&OP software.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

There is a strategic incentive in understanding the optimal sourcing location for specific customers, and the optimal sourcing location for different resources. Study 3: Identify Optimal Sourcing Locations . Capacity shutdown in S&OP Navigator. Demo in Network Design Navigator . Ensure Resource Requirements

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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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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Enchange Supply Chain House ; the one-stop shop for the elements you need to achieve supply chain excellence.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Decision command center for fast event response Asynchronous collaboration and scenario analysis Demand collaboration S&OP Optimize Inventory and Pricing AI Driven Inventory and Price Optimization : Set inventory strategies to match business segment priorities.

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Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies 156

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

S&OP is too slow and cannot achieve the needed alignment. Process latency, the time for an organization to make a decision using a traditional S&OP process, is two-to-six weeks. Build in-market sourcing. Rationalize global strategies to focus on building markets based on in-market sourcing.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What’s on the horizon for supply chain professionals? Moving past waste, water, and C02 reduction, they have begun searching for renewable energy sources, different forms of packaging, and increased efficiency overall. Supporting S&OP with prescriptive analytics . This promises to be a very eventful year.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

What is S&OE and what does it entail to develop a companion app with optimization capabilities? As Gartner explains , “a good way to think about S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) is to picture a middleman that receives, interprets and forwards information between the operational and strategic levels.” Let’s dive in.

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Modeling Optimal Sourcing AIMMS S&OP 207

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Source: Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Extending its S&OP process. P&G knew that it needed to improve its S&OP forecast quality, while reducing the human effort and inventory needed to meet customer service levels. Next it implemented in Russia, followed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Forecasting Software Gartner 232

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. For context, let’s call him Dave. The public markets are nervous.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The phrase signified uncharted or dangerous areas where cartographers warned mariners “we don’t know what’s there, so beware.” Like medieval cartographers, honest prognosticators say, “We don’t know everything that’s out there, so beware?” Supply Chain Restrictions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Let’s take an example. Let’s take another example. Matching demand and supply in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). The focus is less on integration to transactional data and more on insights and orchestration of decisions across make, source, and deliver with a focus on trade-offs.

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Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Modeling 368

Logility

APRIL 13, 2021

Is it identical to sales and operations Planning (S&OP), an extension of it, or something altogether separate? Call it what you want, IBP is probably best thought of as mature S&OP. Be prepared to work hard developing a single source of truth. What is the goal of your S&OP process?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning S&OP 239

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.” So, let’s start with the data. Balance in S&OP.

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Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 263

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The best part about availing this course is that it’s FREE. Sales and Operations Planning Blueprint This course by SCMDOJO Academy explores the critical aspects of sales and operations planning (S&OP). What’s the wait for? It covers KPI selection, data analysis, and performance improvement strategies.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In today’s business environment, you can’t remain competitive without mastering analytics. S till, most companies are “not very far” when it comes to implementing analytics and garnering benefits from data, as a recent survey from CSCMP suggests. Source: CSCMP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

They source plastic pellets and then use injection, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming to produce their finished products. That meant Myers had limited capabilities when it came to sales & operational planning (S&OP). You know it’s really good. The fast-growing company generated over $5.5

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Let’s Start With Clear Definitions My inbox is full. Let’s have fun! Let’s start with the definitions: Graph AI uses Machine Learning on graph-based technology to understand the relationships between variables to drive insights. Many of today’s solutions include Narrow AI. Or transform work?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

Then Jabil handles the sourcing and manufacturing of those products. They are sourcing from over 27,000 suppliers. She led a multifunctional team to design, develop and deploy an integrated sales & operations planning (S&OP) solution. The company engages in contract manufacturing services for companies.

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 59

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2018

A new report from Nucleus Research, Value Drivers of Single Model S&OP , concludes that the historical disconnect between planning and execution in S&OP is best bridged by a single unified data model that allows companies to continuously synchronize their strategic, tactical and execution plans.

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