Sales & Operations Planning

So Your S&OP Initiative Isn't Working Out? Here's Why

February 29, 2016

A lot of companies are falling short in their efforts to derive full value from the sales and operations planning (S&OP) function. But the main reason for their failure might surprise you.

Challenges for Retail in the Age of the Omnichannel

February 26, 2016

Robert Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

ModusLink Launches EPIC for Planning and Collaboration

February 24, 2016

ModusLink Corp.

ModusLink Corp. has launched its Enhanced Planning and Integrated Collaboration (EPIC) tool.

Intellichief Offering New Document-Capture App

February 23, 2016

IntelliChief LLC

Intellichief LLC, a provider of automated document-management and workflow applications, has announced the advanced release of Enterprise Capture, the front-end document-capture component of the Intellichief enterprise content management (ECM) system.

How Retailers Can Meet the Challenge of Amazon

February 22, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The outsourcing of logistics is supposed to save businesses big money. They pay only for the services they need; they turn over complex operations to a pro, and they get expensive assets off their books. It all makes eminent sense - unless your name is Amazon.com Inc.

IBM's Watson Knows What You're Going to Buy

February 19, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Winning $1m on Jeopardy! wasn't good enough for IBM's Watson. Now it wants to predict your buying behavior.

Principia Launches Analytical Tool for Building Materials Industry

February 10, 2016

Principia Consulting

Principia Consulting has launched SupplyBuilder, an online data application for the building materials industry.

Esker Releases Mobile App for Purchase Requisition

February 10, 2016

Esker

Esker, a vendor of software for automating document processes, has released Esker Anywhere.

NGC Software Adds Management Consulting Services

February 8, 2016

NGC Software

NGC Software has added a Management Consulting Services practice for the apparel industry.

SATO Global Solutions Launches IoT Tool for Retail

February 3, 2016

SATO Global Solutions

SATO Global Solutions has joined with Intel to offer a software platform that allows retailers to capitalize on the Internet of Things.

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.