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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #1

Supply Chain Trend

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. Assure Senior Leadership is bought in to the idea, and will support it. Without senior leadership shepherding, S&OP can struggle to effectively launch and stay in place.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

SCMDOJO

By strategically planning your journey, remaining proactive, and consistently working towards objectives, you position yourself for long-term success and growth in your chosen career field. Develop a Step-by-Step Plan Once you’ve identified your career ambition, create a step-by-step plan.

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395: Women in Supply Chain, Lisa Dolan

Let's Talk Supply Chain

I’ve done every role that you can imagine… Now, as VP of supply chain strategy, my role is around strategic planning and helping clients align their supply chain – it’s a lot of fun!” 23.51] From demand planning and inventory to AI, the trends to look out for in 2024.

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What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Integrated Business Planning (IBP) addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive framework that integrates strategic, operational and financial planning, analysis, and reporting to drive better business outcomes. Strategic planning Integrated Business Planning starts with strategic planning.

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Fueling Success: Career in Supply Chain Guide

SCMDOJO

Dynamic Nature: You can seamlessly transition from strategic planning discussions in the morning to tackling operational challenges in just a few hours. Master Production Scheduling: Creating a statement of anticipated manufacturing schedules, evaluating plant capacity, and aligning with strategic business objectives.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

These analytics can also help identify known risks and predict future risks by spotting patterns and trends throughout the supply chain, increasing planning accuracy, and better predicting future demand. What are some examples of Supply Chain Analytics?

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Developing a Strategic Procurement Plan A detailed 3-5 year strategic plan turns the strategy into an actionable roadmap. The plan defines activities like category analysis, supplier consolidation, technology implementation, process re-engineering, skill building etc. needed to deliver on the KPIs.