Sales & Operations Planning

New Era at Amazon’s Whole Foods Grates on Some Suppliers, Employees

July 3, 2018

Amazon.com Inc. has infused Whole Foods with its efficient, data-driven ethos in the year since it bought the natural grocer. But not all Whole Foods employees and suppliers are happy about that.

How Supply Chain Orchestration Can Help Generate Predictive Insights

June 27, 2018

Martin Verwijmeren

Demand volatility has been a challenge for supply chains from the very beginning.

Six Roadblocks — and Bypasses — to S&OP Success

Since it was first introduced more than 30 years ago, we’ve seen countless examples of success in sales and operations planning (S&OP). However, many companies still struggle to master the basics — and to ultimately succeed in their S&OP processes.

June 26, 2018

Henry Canitz

How A.I. Can Help Logistics Companies Steer Clear of Data-Quality Roadblocks

June 25, 2018

Anna Shaposhnikova

Since its inception, the internet has been a souped-up, digital version of the global logistics system. It has seamlessly connected parties across the world, allowing them to transport information in the form of data to anyone, anywhere — only without the trucks, boats or planes required of traditional logistics. In its early days, the internet even earned itself the name “information superhighway” as a fitting tribute to the industry.

Opinion: 10 Ways Machine Learning Is Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management

June 15, 2018

Louis Columbus, Forbes contributor

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success — while constantly learning in the process.

Roughly Right or Precisely Wrong? Insights on Decision Making

June 5, 2018

Oliver Wight

The World of Private-Label Retail: Is Kirkland Vodka Really Grey Goose?

June 1, 2018

Modern Distribution Management

Many distributors struggle with private-label branding and view it as an either-or proposition. They see private label as too complex or a conflict to their core supplier partners.

Do You Know What Information Should Be Entered Into Your CRM System?

June 1, 2018

B2C

Customer relationship management technology can often pose a challenge for organizations, no matter their size. Many companies are encouraged to sign up for CRMs with stars in their eyes and great expectations of its capabilities.

Why Caterpillar Can't Keep Up With a Boom in Demand

May 29, 2018

Reuters

Orders for the mining machines and construction bulldozers made at this sprawling Caterpillar Inc. factory in central Illinois have jumped, in general, three-fold over the past year.

A Lot Less Pot Is Being Sold in California Than Initially Estimated, Analyst Says

May 24, 2018

Los Angeles Times

With tax revenue from legal pot sales in California falling short of projections, a financial analysis firm estimated Tuesday that total sales this year will be $1.9bn, significantly less than \the $3.8bn the company expected.

Sales & Operations Planning

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.