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12 Golden Rules For Implementing ERP For Improved Demand Planning And S&OP

Evelin ValdezJanuary 24, 2018

In most companies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) provides the informational backbone needed to manage day-to-day tasks and processes. The system connects programs from business functions (Finance, Marketing etc.) into one program that runs off o... Read More...

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Back to the Future: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Richard ShermanFebruary 3, 2014

For the past 30 years, the definition for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) has evolved within many organizations. It has manifested itself to include inventory (SIOP) and has morphed into Integrated Business Planning (IBP). However, only ... Read More...

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What happened to CPFR?

Lora CecereNovember 29, 2010

Go to any supply chain conference, and you will hear it. Yes, the term collaboration is bandied about. It is over-used and often over-hyped in discussions largely without meaning. So, what does it mean? And, what happened to the supply chain col... Read More...

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“The Terminator” is Stopping our Demand Planning & Forecasting Education – Are we Prepared?

Alan Milliken CPFJuly 28, 2010

Folks, we must constantly remind ourselves that “process” takes precedence over “technology” and technology should be designed to enable best practices. During the e-revolution many of the process best practices were first identified by those desi... Read More...

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