Sales & Operations Planning

Shift Left Planning: Why Many Plans Fail to Execute—and How to Fix It

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most supply chain investments today focus on speed—faster scenarios, real-time visibility, and AI-driven decision-making. Yet many organizations still struggle with constant firefighting, expediting, and low plan adherence.

From Nursery to Network - Orchestrating Agility with Julia Bedanova

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:04 -0400

In this episode of Let’s Wine About Supply Chain, we pour a glass and dive deep into the career of Julia Bedanova, the Chief Operating Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co.

2026 Supply Chain Resilience & AI Adoption Study

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Incisiv’s 2026 supply chain resilience report, conducted in partnership with Anaplan, assesses the current state of supply chain operations by surveying industry leaders across North America and EMEA. By examining strategic priorities, demand-supply responsiveness, technology and AI infrastructure, and financial outcomes, the research uncovers the critical financial impact of the “latency tax”— the hidden cost of delayed decision-making — and how to reclaim that margin.

Transforming Your Supply Chain From Cost Center to Growth Driver

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern leaders need data-driven insights to make confident, real-time decisions that shield margins, enhance supply chain operations, and enrich customer experiences. As executives face a deluge of data points, this isn’t always straightforward. Global supply chain organizations face additional uncertainty — ranging from shifting environmental conditions to geopolitical disruption.

Watch: Blue Diamond Growers’ IBP Journey With SAP: A Case Study

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

A case study about how Blue Diamond Growers consolidated and digitized demand planning across two separate business units, to align with its ERP suite from SAP.

Supply Chain Resilience in Today’s Geo-Political Mess

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

High-performing supply chains operate on the realization that the outcome of a crisis is largely decided long before the moment arrives.

The End of Planner Heroics: How AI and Decision Engineering Are Reshaping Supply Chain Planning

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this webinar, Knut Alicke and Jeff Metersky will discuss how AI, machine learning, and decision engineering can help planners work faster, focus on higher-value exceptions, and make more consistent decisions under pressure.

Taking IBP to the Next Level

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In today’s volatile markets, businesses must evolve from reactive planning to structured adaptability. Integrated business planning (IBP) provides the framework to do so — connecting strategy, finance, operations and execution so organizations can act with clarity and alignment.

Managing Uncertainty: The Role IBP Plays

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Volatility and disruption have become constants in today’s business environment, affecting everything from supply chains and labor availability to customer demand and financial stability.

Watch: How AI Is Transforming Demand Planning at Bayer

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tom DiMattina, vice president supply chain at Bayer, tells how the company adopted a demand-planning tool from OMP to enable digital transformation and processing reengineering.

Last-Mile E-Commerce Delivery Has Changed: What to Look for in a Carrier Now

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As consumer expectations rise and volatility persists, retail and e-commerce brands must rethink speed, cost, data and reliability when selecting last-mile partners.

Reinventing Planning for a New Era of Supply Chain

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In an era defined by continuous volatility, supply chain planning must evolve beyond traditional forecasting and siloed decision-making. Reinventing planning for a new era of supply chain explores how organizations can transform planning into a strategic, AI-driven capability that connects strategy to execution across the extended enterprise.

Sovos Tax App Added to Coupa Platform

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:46:45 -0500

Sovos’s Tax Determination connector is now available in the Coupa App Marketplace, making tax compliance easier.

Watch: OMP's REAL Conference 2025: A Look Back

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Watch: How Supply Chain Planning Is Becoming Autonomous

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Tom Wouters and Lachelle Buchanan of OMP talk about the latest advances in supply chain planning enabled by the coming of artificial intelligence.

Why 2026 Will Be the Year Supply Chain Leaders Stop Building Their Own AI

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:55:07 -0500

Many businesses went down the path of homegrown AI solutions in 2025, but they learned quickly that just because a zebra has stripes, that doesn't make it a tiger.

How Logistics Pros Should Prepare to Build Ocean Stability

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

2026 will reward disciplined shippers, as well as adaptive third-party logistics providers and carriers prepared for prolonged margin pressure.

Data Mobilization and AI Execution Will Define S&OP in 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Logistics is moving beyond isolated services and static planning models.

Moving Toward Unified Decision-Making in S&OP

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

S&OP once served as a monthly meeting focused on aligning sales forecasts with production plans. Today, it is expected to serve as the central nervous system for the entire business.

How to Build a Cross-Functional S&OP Process That Actually Works

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) sits at the center of modern supply chain and logistics businesses, as a critical tool that aligns demand, supply and financial goals into a single, disciplined process, and turns strategy into action.

Tariffs are Exposing the Weaknesses of Manual Pricing Systems

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As manufacturers adjust their pricing strategies, an operational challenge has emerged: Keeping prices accurate and synchronized across core business and customer platforms.

Watch: Building Scenario-Planning Capability: What Goes Wrong?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Tessa Mahon, director analyst at Gartner, explains why companies struggle to build scenario-planning capability.

How to Build a Cross-Functional S&OP Process That Actually Works

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

At its core, S&OP depends on establishing a single, agreed-upon version of the truth that every stakeholder can see, interpret in context, and execute against with confidence.

The GLP-1 Effect: How Weight Loss Drugs are Reshaping Food and Pharma

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

GLP-1 drugs are forcing companies to adapt to a sustained shift in consumer behavior and healthcare demand that touches both food and pharma supply chains.

Navigating the 2026 Parcel Pricing Shift: A Survival Guide for Shippers

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For supply chain, logistics, and finance leaders, understanding the true impact of the 2026 GRI is no longer optional. This guide equips teams with the insight needed to anticipate change, protect margins, and make smarter parcel strategy decisions in an environment where pricing never stands still.

Watch: AI Isn't a 'One-and-Done' Initiative

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Successfully deploying artificial intelligence in supply chain planning is an ongoing process, according to Nicholas Wegman, senior director and AI scientist with Zebra Technologies.

Watch: Understanding the New World of S&OP

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

S&OP has been a common business practice for years, but has evolved to cope with an increasingly complex world, says Ingrid Gonzalez McCarthy, VP and team member with Gartner.

Watch: How to Make AI Work in Your Planning Organization

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

To ensure success in adopting AI for planning, it needs to be combined with the right data and supporting applications, says Lori Harner, VP of product marketing with SAP.

Watch: Setting Up the Supply Chain Planning Team for Success

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Cristina Carvallo, senior director analyst with Gartner, offers advice on how organizations can build a collaborative planning effort that unites all elements of the function.

AI as Co-Pilot for Supply Chain Planners

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

AI capability will move from niche expertise to baseline literacy, on par with digital and data fluency.