Thursday, May 5, 2016 · Larry Lapide
It seems S&OP teams often have little to do with execution/operations managers regarding synchronizing execution to plans. While some software companies purport to do this—perhaps from a computer systems per¬spective—the business processes of supply chain planning…
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock
Why do so many companies struggle to get S&OP right? It could be that they're investing in the wrong things.
Friday, January 1, 2016 · Hugh Williams
Many companies still struggle to get value out of their sales and operations planning processes. They invest heavily in technology and processes to reach for S&OP's cross-functional potential, but end up with discouraging results. For companies that truly understand…
Saturday, November 1, 2014 · Larry Lapide
I have been researching, speaking, and writing about Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for over 15 years and in that time I have seen the industry increasingly embrace the process. I
Monday, September 1, 2014 · Larry Lapide
For successful S&OP, Telescoping Planning Horizons are best. I met a young woman at a semi-conductor manufacturer who wanted advice concerning Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes. Her Chief Operating Officer (COO) had asked her to start a process among…
Thursday, May 1, 2014 · Stephanie Grothe
Getting the most from Sales and Operations Planning is a combination of people, processes, and technology. The Red Wing Shoe Company details the steps it took to improve S&OP processes, slash its S&OP planning efforts by 50 percent, and align manufacturing with…
Thursday, May 1, 2014 · Larry Lapide
When it comes to S&OP, forecasters and planners need to work together to achieve financial performance targets.
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