For the last two years, companies have been functioning in a constant state of crisis management, responding to a pandemic, climate disasters and shifting labor trends, among other disruptions.

In this white paper, author David Goddard poses this question for planners and leadership teams: What are you doing 13 weeks from now?

This paper shows how to evaluate and communicate the value of improving the credibility of the demand plan.

What’s the best way to cope with a crisis?

How to make chronic inventory issues a thing of the past. 

Does your IBP process have rhythm or arrhythmia?

Eric Deutsch and Timm Reiher answer questions they are frequently asked about the schedule and cadence of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

The topics covered include:

•       The typical review meeting schedule
•       The pre-tasks required to ensure effective reviews
•       Is it okay to skip reviews
•       What happens when reviews are combined
•       The disadvantages of conducting IBP quarterly instead of monthly

After reading this white paper, you will be able to assess the rhythm of your IBP process and whether improvements are needed.

If your company is just starting to operate IBP, you will know the cadence pitfalls to avoid in designing the IBP process.