Sales & Operations Planning

Snake Eyes!!! The Failure to Manage Risk in Supply Chain Can Be Catastrophic

August 1, 2007

Risk management isn't just a side issue to supply chain management-it's the whole issue. Companies must identify the risks with the greatest potential for disruption, then act to mitigate or prevent them.

Retail Systems: A Primer

July 11, 2007

From Technology Evaluation/Caroline Lam

AMR Lists the 25 Best-Run Supply Chains in the World

July 1, 2007

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The list recognizes those companies that have done the most to bring IT together with what AMR Research calls the demand-driven supply network. This year's ranking sees past leaders toppled and the entry of some new companies.

Rothco Develops Uniform SC Processes with 3rdwave

July 1, 2007

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Making Your Supply Chain a Competitive Advantage: Implementing S&OP

May 1, 2007

Jane Lee, Vice President, Supply Chain Solutions, Supply Chain Consultants

RedPrairie Finalizes IBM Retail Store Initiative

April 1, 2007

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Inventory Optimization Tops 'Most Wanted' Technology List For the Second Year

April 1, 2007

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As in 2006, GL&SCS this year partnered with Aberdeen Group, Boston, to conduct a comprehensive technology survey of a cross-section of our readership. The purpose was to assess corporate spending plans and priorities for supply chain technology and to see how these plans differ among innovators, best-in class, and average performers. The results, summarized below and in a soon-to-be-published Aberdeen report, should help companies benchmark their own technology road maps.

Multi-Echelon Supply Chains: Multi-Inventory, Multi-Problems

February 1, 2007

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Inventory optimization solutions give companies a new weapon to combat the layers of safety stock that often plague complex, multi-echelon supply chains.

Supply Chain Technology Landscape Has Radically Changed for Everyone

January 1, 2007

Mark Hillman and Stephen Hochman

Supply chain management simply isn't good enough anymore. Today, you must have a combination of strong executive leadership, careful process redesign and demand-driven supply networks.

Accenture, Edge Dynamics in Channel Management Project

November 1, 2006

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Sales & Operations Planning

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding sales and operations planning (S&OP) and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in S&OP are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using S&OP solutions for supply chain optimization.