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

Supply Chain Shaman

Organizations use S&OP as a hammer in search of a nail. Supply Chain Center of Excellence Let’s start with a discussion on Supply Chain Centers of Excellence. Figure 2: S&OP Maturity The exciting trend I observe in many industry white papers is the overuse of the S&OP to solve all supply chain maladies.

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

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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PPC Flexible Packaging: Creating the Blueprint for a Successful S&OP Journey

Logility

The S&OP process is only about 10% technology. But without the right technology and tools, S&OP processes will likely fail.” PPC’s proudly provides exceptional services to its customers and meets expectations for on-time, in-full deliveries. And the results speak for themselves.

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3 Core Capabilities for Effective S&OP/IBP

QAD

In today’s business environment, disruption and complexity have become the norm. Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) are no longer optional. People and Processes: The Heart of S&OP/IBP IBP is a holistic, integrated approach to business planning.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

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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What’s the Difference between S&OP and Integrated Business Planning?

DELMIA Quintiq

Unfortunately, the definitions of S&OP and IBP are often confusing as they seem to be both distinct and overlapping processes. Other activities, such as S&OP, still take place but as a second level of the overall process.

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