Attend this Think Tank to discuss with peers the sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes and key components. Topics covered include reviews of product, demand, inventory, supply, reconciliation, and management business.
Questions for attendees to think about before the Think Tank:
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Do you consider your organization to have a strong S&OP process?
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How does your organization view S&OP capabilities?
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How collaborative is your S&OP process?
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Considering the key steps in an S&OP process, do you have any major variations to this process flow in your business? What are the most significant challenges?
The format on Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. CT will include:
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Brief welcome and kickoff from ASUG
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Hot-topic discussion led by ASUG member Becky Simoneaux from Albemarle Corporation
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The discussion will focus on:
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How do you see technology enabling S&OP processes?
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In planning, we consider different planning horizons: strategic, tactical, and operational, which require different capabilities. What are the key capabilities that drive the most value in your business?
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How are you creating value with SAP Integrated Business Planning?
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What does your IBP road map look like?
Gain visibility into the challenges and successes other SAP customers are experiencing, and acquire new ideas for real-world solutions.
If you are experiencing challenges and would like to lead your own case study, fill out the survey here.
Think Tank Insights:
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Mantra: turn S&OP from cost center to profit center
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The key factor of success is starting with the right stakeholders at the table
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Build planning team to inform and facilitate thorough end to end processes – include contributors from R&D, IT, Supply Chain, and Business
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Thorough S&OP planning directly feeds thorough and successful execution.