Sales & Operations Planning

Excelling in the Changing World of Contract Manufacturing

February 7, 2018

At Jabil, a highly diversified contract manufacturer, today's challenges aren't so different from most companies. Customers want visibility and flexibility in the supply chain.

Solving the Problem of 'Too Much Data'

February 6, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Conversations with supply-chain executives about how companies can swim in the sea of big data without drowning in it.

'Is It Shoplifting If It’s Not the Customer’s Fault?': Amazon Go Raises Questions for the Retail Industry

January 31, 2018

The Washington Post

“Just walk out,” say the signs at the entrance and store windows at Amazon’s newest concept store. “No lines. No checkout. (No, seriously.)”

Healthcare SCM Market Will Be Worth $2.31Bn by 2022, Research Shows

January 22, 2018

Supply Management

The global healthcare supply chain management (SCM) market will be worth $2.31bn by 2022, according to research.

Airbus Says It May Stop Making Its Giant A380 As It Beats Boeing on Sales of Smaller Planes

January 17, 2018

Los Angeles Times

Airbus SE publicly questioned the future of its A380 superjumbo jet, saying the program risks being shut down if the manufacturer fails to win a crucial order from the plane's main backer, Emirates of Dubai.

Ocado Trials Humanoid Robot Warehouse Worker

January 16, 2018

Supply Management

Online grocery retailer Ocado has announced it will start testing a humanoid robot to assist human engineers maintain its automated fulfillment centers.

Target's Plan to Pump $7Bn Into Its Stores Really Paid Off Over the Holidays

January 10, 2018

Fortune

Target’s $7bn plan to fix its business paid off handsomely during the holiday season.

From Virtual Restaurants to Exclusive Pop-Ups, the New War in Food Delivery Is in the Kitchen

December 28, 2017

Forbes

Inside the Forage Kitchen in Oakland, Josh Kulp scrolled through the 89 pre-orders that had already come in for his restaurant’s fried chicken, getting just a preview of what the weekend would be like.

Retailers Are Hoping For the Best Christmas Sales Since the Recession

December 18, 2017

Bloomberg

With consumer spending surging, retailers are hoping for something they haven’t seen since the last recession began a decade ago: a truly great Christmas.

Coping With Complexity in Life Sciences Supply Chains

December 12, 2017

Ramji Mani, AVP Supply Chain, Cognizant

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.