S&OP Processes

Enhancing S&OP processes for effective cross-functional decision-making

How can we improve the value of our S&OP / S&OE outputs?

Can I ensure every voice is heard in S&OP?

Are we working in an effective way?

Most businesses have a well-established S&OP processes. Maybe even S&OE meetings. Whatever yours is called, or who attends, there is an art to ensure that this key business process is successful, effective and efficient:

  • an empowered cross-functional team
  • communicating effectively
  • using an appropriate level of data over the right horizons to make informed decisions

Our S&OP diagnostic ensures decision makers have understanding of roles, responsibilities and the need to use the S&OP time to drive real business decisions. Do you have complete visibility of the data, dynamic dashboards to fully assess the impact of decisions on the Commercial Demand Planning and Supply Chain functions?

Most businesses have a well-established S&OP processes. Maybe even S&OE meetings. Whatever yours is called, or who attends, there is an art to ensure that this key business process is successful, effective and efficient:

  • an empowered cross-functional team
  • communicating effectively
  • using an appropriate level of data over the right horizons to make informed decisions

Our S&OP diagnostic ensures decision makers have understanding of roles, responsibilities and the need to use the S&OP time to drive real business decisions. Do you have complete visibility of the data, dynamic dashboards to fully assess the impact of decisions on the Commercial Demand Planning and Supply Chain functions?

As effective communication lies at the heart of a successful Sales and Operations Planning process, we also incorporate Management Drives® to understand individual and team communication and working styles. This in turn facilitates the identification of practical techniques for enhancing the essential decision-making process.

to find out how to take your next steps towards embedding stability and responsiveness in your Supply Chain.