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Sales and Operations Planning – What Is It, and Why Should You Care?

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

The term first appeared in print in the 3rd Edition of their book “Sales and Operations Planning – The How-To Handbook” (T.F. The executive component to Sales and Operations Planning is top management’s portion of the overall S&OP process. Link strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operational activities.