Sales & Operations Planning

Epicor Offers Update of Eclipse ERP, ListingExpert for Amazon.com

September 24, 2014

Epicor Software Corp. has made generally available version 8.7.9 of Epicor Eclipse, its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for wholesale distribution.

Orchestro Releases Platform for Omnichannel Promotion Management

September 24, 2014

Orchestro Inc.

Orchestro Inc., a vendor of demand-analytics software, has released its Tango Cues platform.

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

"Planning for disruption" can seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are measures that food companies can take to protect themselves from the inevitable crises that threaten to derail their supply chains, however unpredictable they might be, says Brian Benjamin, senior director of strategic accounts with Havi Global Solutions.

Like It or Not, Retailers Must Cope With a Higher Minimum Wage

September 22, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Here's a bit of advice for big-box retailers who fear a rise in the minimum wage: Get used to it.

Big Calculations: A Solution to Big Data

September 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

There's no lack of data out there, to help companies balance supply and demand. The problem is what to do with it. Victor Allis, chief executive officer with Quintiq, offers a solution to the management of Big Data: Big Calculations.

Aras Issues PLM Platform on SQL Server 2014

September 17, 2014

Aras Corp.

Aras Corp. has made available its Aras Innovator Suite for product lifecycle management (PLM) on Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

Infor Offers New Tool for Sales and Operations Planning

September 16, 2014

Infor

Infor has developed an update of Infor Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) 10x.

Technology Not Widely Used in Global Companies' Emerging Market Supply Chains, Study Says

September 16, 2014

Accenture

Despite the vital role that technology plays in helping companies manage the complexity and volatility in global operations, only 48 percent of the more than 1,000 global companies surveyed for an Accenture study use technology extensively in their emerging market supply chains.

The Internet of Things: A Revolution in Machine-to-Machine Communications

September 16, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Using Wireless Broadband for M2M Solutions

September 16, 2014

Barlow Keener, Principal, Keener Law Group

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.