Key Highlights
Key Points
Consumer packaged goods and retail industries are facing disruptions in the demand and supply equilibrium. Sales & operations planning (S&OP) can help them accurately predict demand and supply. S&OP can be integrated through a four-step methodology:
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Assess the maturity levels of the S&OP process and implement changes
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Become cognizant of the hurdles in the effective implementation of an integrated S&OP process
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Revise standard beliefs and practices
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Implement new S&OP models and technology-service platforms