Sales And Operations Planning

APQC Infographic: Key Technologies Support a Robust Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 · APQC APQC has created an infographic highlighting the key technologies the help support Sale and Operations Processes

Technology benefits sales and operations planning

Monday, January 7, 2019 · Becky Partida, APQC Technology can take S&OP to the next level, but only if it supports a robust process.

Industrial products forecasting needs sales input

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 · Dr. Lapide, lecturer at the University of Massachusetts and an MIT Research Affiliate. Sales organizations of industrial product companies typically play the most important role in creating and shaping demand—because customers are largely businesses to which they directly sell.

Artificial Intelligence: The Path to Breakthrough Supply Chain Planning

Friday, March 9, 2018 · SCMR Staff In this session A.T. Kearney partner Michael Hu explains how Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are emerging as new tools that can lead to breakthroughs in supply chain planning.

The Customer Centric Supply Chain

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 · Steven A. Melnyk and Daniel J. Stanton The importance of dissolving the “wall” between the customer and the supply chain.

New Attitudes for S&OP / IBP to Keep Pace with Evolving Markets

Friday, August 11, 2017 · SCMR Staff Have you ever wondered why so many companies struggle to implement an effective S&OP strategy? In this webinar we'll examine why it's time to view S&OP as an evolutionary process that is flexible, adaptable and forward thinking

How I Got a Standing Ovation from my CEO

Thursday, July 20, 2017 · Dennis Arnow Here's one way to become an S&OP superstar

The Customer-Centric Supply Chain

Thursday, July 6, 2017 · Steven A. Melnyk and Daniel J. Stanton The importance of dissolving the “wall” between the customer and the supply chain.

Fueling S&OP with Technology

Friday, June 30, 2017 · SCMR Staff Successful Sales & Operations Planning must be powered by process-enabling technology that can move at the pace of today's global business environment. Join this webinar to learn the key S&OP technologies necessary to drive the best business value at your company.

Planning at a Crossroads

Friday, June 23, 2017 · Bob Trebilcock Planning took center stage at the Best of the Best conference. But attendees acknowledged recognition of its benefits is far from certain.

Executing the S&OP plan

Thursday, March 2, 2017 · Larry Lapide When S&OP goals are aligned to the business strategy, strategicallybased execution happens every day. But, it's not as easy as it sounds.

Competitive Supply Chains Roadmap

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 · Larry Lapide The best supply chains are more than a collection of technologies and processes. As supply chain evolves from tactical to strategic, they enable a company's go-to-market strategy and competitive position.

How To Avoid The S&OP Blind Spots

Tuesday, September 20, 2016 · Sara Gifford, Chief Solutions Officer, Quintiq S&OP implementations are complex, which is one reason at least three critical areas are too often overlooked, and a fourth is worth highlighting in order to gain a competitive advantage.

How’s Your S&OP?

Friday, July 8, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock & Judd Aschenbrand That's a question we put to readers of SCMR. The answer: We can do better.

Good Sales and Operations Planning Is No Longer Good Enough

Friday, July 8, 2016 · Joshua Hinkel, Oliver Merkel and Thomas Kwasniok Too many manufacturers leave money on the table because of their approach to sales and operations planning (S&OP).