Why should companies implement the Sales&Operations Planning process? | DT on Demand

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In many companies, the Supply Chain, Sales, and Production departments appear to be at odds with one another, and the instability characterizing the current landscape exacerbates these issues, making communication and collaboration between these functions even more challenging.

Sales & Operations Planning is the process of translating forecasts and available business information into tactical plans to continuously balance production needs with market demands. This process, in fact, integrates all business functions (sales, marketing, product development, production, procurement, and finance) into a single integrated plan to align resources, demand, and new product development with corporate strategies.

Watch this on-demand Digital Talk and discover, through real-world case studies, the range of activities and tools needed to:

• Improve customer satisfaction in terms of service level: on-time delivery
• Reduce costs through efficient use of resources and increase responsiveness
• Properly size and manage inventory