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.

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February 13, 2019
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Ryder’s Fleet Management Unit Tackles the Complexities of Price Configuration
The ways in which a commercial truck can be configured for leasing seem limitless. So how can the lessor boil down this complexity into a coherent offering to the customer?
February 6, 2019
By Gregory L. Schlegel, SCB Contributor
Next-Gen S&OP: Profitability Through Embedded Predictive Analytics, Big Data & Risk Management
With more and more tools emerging, especially predictive analytics, big data and probabilistic modeling, the future looks bright for next-gen S&OP.
February 6, 2019
By Andy Prinz & Jack Johnson, SCB Contributors
S&OP Maturity in Today’s Market
More companies are undergoing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) transformations today due to increased understanding of their value, as well as increased capability of new forecasting technologies such as machine learning and demand sensing.

February 6, 2019
By Ryan Sullivan & Mercy Harper, SCB Contributors
Top Technology to Improve Your S&OP
January 22, 2019
15th Annual Advancing S&OP to Integrated Business Planning
January 3, 2019
By Bloomberg
Apple Cuts Sales Outlook to New Low, Citing Supply Chain Struggle
December 5, 2018
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Q&A | How P&G Responds to Changing Customer Preferences
December 4, 2018
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Q&A | Mapping the New Supply-Chain Planning Landscape

November 28, 2018
By Bloomberg
How a Traveling Vinegar Salesman Innovated the Global Sushi Industry
November 8, 2018
By Bloomberg
Coty CEO Is Frustrated With Supply Chain Snags at Beauty Brands
November 1, 2018
By Oliver Wight Americas
'Performance Follows Culture': IBP Helps Strengthen Cultural Footing
October 19, 2018
By SupplyChainBrain
When Your Customer Is Major League Baseball, It’s More Than a Game
October 17, 2018
By SupplyChainBrain
For Crane USA, EDI Standards Are Key to Managing Omnichannel

How to Get Do-It-Yourself Integrated Business Planning Implementations Back on Track
February 12, 2019 | Oliver Wight
Getting to S&OP Success
January 16, 2019 | Logility
Optimizing Post-Sales Supply Chains With Intelligent Control Towers
December 14, 2018 | OnProcess Technology
How the Logistics Industry Can Conquer the Generation Gap
October 29, 2018 | TGW Systems
Eight Methods That Improve Forecasting Accuracy
October 11, 2018 | Logility

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July 20, 2018
By Vivek Soneja, SCB Contributor
Harnessing New Supply Chain Technology Without Falling for the Hype
June 26, 2018
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May 7, 2018
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
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Customer Loyalty Programs: What Works, and What Doesn't
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Do modern-day retail customer-loyalty programs really make for loyal customers? The loyalty program is a tried and true maneuver to keep shoppers from straying to rival retailers. In its original manifestation, though, it was largely a means of mining information about customers, who were otherwise anonymous in the brick-and-mortar world. Read More
At Long Last, A.I. Comes to the Logistics Industry
November 03, 2017
It was only a matter of time before artificial intelligence was applied to the field of logistics. We're finally seeing the concepts of expert systems and A.I. brought to bear on the countless decisions that go into running a complex logistics operation. Read More