We’re starting to hear more about it. Company leaders are asking, “What do we need to do to make sure this doesn’t happen again?” Lost sales, lost opportunities, business closures, re-opens, higher debt loads, high inventory, no inventory, confusing/conflicting government rules, safety protocols, work-at-home, restructuring, layoffs, hiring, supplier and customer issues, internal issues, what is […]
Modify S&OP to Restart Operations
While we are far from through this terrible Covid-19 pandemic, governments are now planning for economies to open. Many are also discussing the after-effects on our supply chains and workplaces. The effects will vary by company and duration. The concepts of de-globalization, work-from-home, and continued social distancing are pervasive in the discussion. As governments effectively […]
Drive Growth with S&OP
Growth. The holy grail of business. All business leaders want it. Success and often livelihoods are determined by it. It’s not so easy. How many CEO’s or GM’s think about S&OP as a way to drive growth? More based on the topics we see being discussed, but it’s still a tactical process for most. Our […]
Is AI Good for S&OP?
It’s not a big leap to say that a step change in decision support (if I dare use that gray hair term from the 90’s) is upon us not only for Sales & Operation Planning, but for business intelligence in general. Those of us who really get the power of S&OP will agree these two […]
Prepare Your Supply Chain Before the Hurricane Strikes
As if companies don’t have enough challenges on a day-to-day basis, there are natural disasters to deal with too. After immediate safety and basic needs are met, company leaders need to take care of their stakeholders’ future livelihoods: their company’s abilities to compete and create opportunities. The hurricane season of 2017 will be remembered for […]
