Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In the third white paper of our series, Deploying Strategy with Integrated Business Planning,we illustrate how demand planning should drive the business.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

After you introduce the history, scope and purpose of the initiative, your functional experts should each have 20 minutes to describe their processes as they relate to developing the supply or demand plan. Moreover, Sales and Marketing may build a demand plan without understanding the Supply Chain or Manufacturing constraints.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JUNE 23, 2022

Link strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operational activities. It is a multi-step process involving demand planning, supply planning, middle and top management meetings resulting in decision-making and authorization. The 5-step eS&OP planning process includes: Step 1 – Data Gathering.

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Demand Planning Demand supply chain budgeting Strategic planning 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

By aligning procurement plans with the overall S&OP process, organizations can ensure that they have the right materials available to meet customer demand, while minimizing inventory carrying costs and reducing the risk of stockouts. Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all our certifications and online courses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In this Digital Twinning white paper, I have used the term digital twinning in the context of the inherent characteristics of the supply chain that are captured in a digital model. I hope that you get more insights from reading this Digital Twinning white paper and that it provides some mapping in your digital supply chain journey.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. Jim : Basic clarity, so many webinars, so many LinkedIn groups, so many consultants, so many white papers, has really muddied the waters of a fairly simple concept.

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