Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In the third white paper of our series, Deploying Strategy with Integrated Business Planning,we illustrate how demand planning should drive the business.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JUNE 23, 2022

In simple terms, it is a decision-making process that ensures that the tactical plans in all business functions are aligned and in support of the company strategy, business plans, and goals. Originally the term S&OP was used to identify aggregate planning (i.e., Align operational planning with financial planning.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

Surprisingly, many companies do not have a process to formally balance product supply with product demand. These resources describe the nuances of product rationalization, demand forecasting, supply forecasting, S&OP “True Up” and executive review. Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy & Operations Consulting.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

It involves integrating the company’s sales, marketing, operations, and financial plans to ensure alignment and effective decision-making. S & O Planning enables organizations to balance supply and demand, improve production rates, reduce lead times, and enhance customer service levels. Why Implement eS&OP?

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. Jim : Basic clarity, so many webinars, so many LinkedIn groups, so many consultants, so many white papers, has really muddied the waters of a fairly simple concept.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In this Digital Twinning white paper, I have used the term digital twinning in the context of the inherent characteristics of the supply chain that are captured in a digital model. I hope that you get more insights from reading this Digital Twinning white paper and that it provides some mapping in your digital supply chain journey.

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