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
In my recent work with clients, I have been thinking a lot about S&OP and how we screwed it up. Let me take you back
At what point does erosion cause the side of a mountain to give way? It is usually the small shifts….over time, there is degradation. And,
Sharing of research on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) showing that processes are going backwards not forwards in driving improvement.
Yawn. I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Seeking the next sequel in technology adoption, I want to
Yowza: Excitement or approval Get a cup of coffee. This is a long post. <Bear with me….> Here I share a nine-step process in an
When I joined the world of software as a business analyst from manufacturing, I was naive. How so? I never fathomed the amount of money
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. The processes are out of control. Let me explain. As
This morning E2open announced the acquisition of Steelwedge for an undisclosed sum of money. Founded in 2000, Steelwedge was an innovator in Sales and Operations Planning
It is Sunday. Today I assume a familiar position. Now a ritual, with coffee in one hand and country music blaring, I sit in my
