Sales & Operations Planning

E2open Joins Esri Supply-Chain Partner Network

December 19, 2014

E2open, the vendor of software for planning and execution across global trading networks, has joined the Esri Partner Network.

By the Numbers: How New Analytical Methods Can Help Improve On-Shelf Availability

December 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Rahul Tyagi, associate director of retail and CPG with Tata Consultancy Services.

Peru's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Aims to Get Even Larger

December 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

InkaFarma has an ambitious plan to nearly double the number of stores it operates in Peru, with an emphasis on opening up new locations in some of the country's remotest areas. To make that happen, the company needed both a new, automated distribution center and a warehouse-management system with which to run it.

How Technology Is Impacting M2M Apps

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Technology is having a big impact on machine-to-machine applications, says Terra Bastolich, vice president of sales for North America with NetComm Wireless. She offers her views on the evolution of M2M, and talks about how it ties in with global supply-chain management.

How Red Wing Shoes Streamlined S&OP and Boosted Performance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

In a multi-year, multi-phase project covering people, processes and technology, Red Wing Shoes streamlined and improved its S&OP process, cutting planning time from six weeks to three and reducing inventory by 27 percent.

How HD Supply Automated the Complex Task of Supplier Governance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The big North American distributor of industrial products was looking for a means to eliminate paper and curb the flood of e-mail exchanges generated by its supplier-management efforts. It also wanted to keep closer tabs on a growing supplier base. Time for an automated solution.

Introducing the Internet of Everything

December 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

You've heard of the Internet of Things. Now get ready for the Internet of Everything – a term coined by Cisco Systems. Chad Jones, vice president of IoT strategy with LogMeIn, explains just what the IoE is, and how it differs from previous connectivity environments.

Supply Chain Leaders Look to Improve Sales & Operations Planning, Process and Technology Integration

December 17, 2014

Ramji Mani, Manufacturing & SC Consulting, Cognizant Technology Solutions

Aligning supply chain planning with execution is now a competitive necessity and essential for all organizations, according to a new study. Results from the 2014 Supply Chain Benchmarking Study reveal investment priorities and top challenges of more than 300 supply chain professionals from a wide cross-section of the market.

Sears Holdings Matches E-tailers With Rapid Delivery of Product From Its Stores

December 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

To meet the challenge of Amazon.com and other e-commerce rivals, the parent of Sears, Roebuck and Kmart launches an initiative to provide one- to two-day delivery of orders to online shoppers nationwide, drawing on inventory from strategically located stores.

Do Backward Looking KPIs Have a Place in S&OP?

December 16, 2014

Erik Hjerpe, Senior Director-Supply Chain, TreeHouse Foods

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.