Sales and Operations Planning 

With a structured S&OP process we achieved mutually agreed sales targets by balancing demand and supply constraints

Key Objectives

  • Alignment of Supply and Demand
  • Improved Forecast Accuracy
  • Inventory optimization – aligning production and inventory levels with actual demand
  • Enhanced Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Align operational plans with the organization’s long-term strategic objectives and business goals

Our Approach

  • We firstly identified roles and responsibilities in demand and production forecasting
  • We mapped existing processes, tools and systems
  • Analyzed forecast and production plan accuracy and identify gaps
  • Defined S&OP roles and responsibilities
  • Established rules for process adherence
  • Assigned key KPIs to teams and define S&OP reporting specifications
  • Trained users on meeting execution and input preparation
  • Supported IT in S&OP reporting development

Impact for our Client

  • Improved decision making with enhanced alignment between departments
  • Increased forecast accuracy with reliable demand and supply plans
  • Optimized inventory
  • Higher service levels with improved on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
  • Enhanced reporting with clear and actionable insights through improved KPIs and reporting systems

Reporting tool

Reporting tool

Forecast Accuracy

Forecast Accuracy