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You face a growing number of risks in your supply chain every day.

LeBron James nearly sank Nike’s supply chain.

It was Apple CEO Tim Cook who called inventory “fundamentally evil.” But a lot of manufacturers and retailers don’t seem to agree with him.

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.

Why is reverse logistics overlooked as a means of increasing customer satisfaction and ROI?