Pamelyn Lindsey shares her experience in developing scenario planning to support Integrated Business Planning.

In sharing her experience with scenario planning, Lindsey gives detailed advice on the following tips:

•             Agree on a scenario planning framework for the IBP process
•             Test the framework across functions for a “real” case
•             Appoint a scenario management leader
•             Honor the discipline of the scenario planning process
•             If scenarios are not included in every IBP cycle, ask why not

Lindsey also describes two case examples of using scenario planning in IBP to drive better decision making and improve participation in the IBP process.

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.

“The end-to-end supply chain” has been a buzzphrase for decades. Is it finally becoming a reality?

The old days of the Quality movement seem quaint in retrospect: the banners, the slogans, the prizes and team-building events. Today, quality management is all about information — or, more to the point, how to keep from getting buried in it.

Breaking down the stages of the maturity model for achieving digital transformation of the supply chain.

A growing number of healthcare systems are moving to self-distribution — where they order products directly from manufacturers and handle their own storage and order fulfillment.