Sales, inventory and operations planning (SIOP) is process used for monitoring and upgrading a company's operating plan. It pulls all departments together to ensure that potential problems can be ...

The word “simple” rarely comes to mind when most supply chain professionals think about their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. But if you take a basic approach and don’t get caught in the ...

What Is Visionary Planning?. The planning function in business is often thought of as the process of allocating the company's human resources, capital and productive capacity in a way that... The ...

Integrated business planning (IBP) has evolved from a supply chain initiative to a core function that enables strategic alignment, risk mitigation and value creation. Businesses today are navigating ...