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In S&OP, achieving balance between supply and demand is key to operational success. Yet, this balance isn’t just about making educated guesses, it's about setting actionable, accountable plans. That’s why we use a demand plan instead of a demand forecast. A forecast is what we expect might happen, a plan is something we actively want to happen. The demand plan holds teams accountable across three essential components: Booking Plan: Incoming orders. Unconstrained Shipment Plan: Shipments the market demands. Backlog Plan: Open orders impacting lead times. When we break down demand into distinct streams, we’re not just organizing data, we’re unlocking new insights. This approach allows us to address each stream’s unique challenges and needs, leading to smarter decision making. By planning around these demand patterns, we can better anticipate shifts, prioritize resources, and drive greater alignment across teams. Want to elevate your approach to demand planning? Click the link in the comments to explore the full article: “Demand Planning in S&OP: Ensuring Accuracy and Accountability.”

In S&OP, achieving balance between supply and demand is key to operational success. Yet, this balance isn’t just about making educated guesses, it's about setting actionable, accountable plans. That’s why we use a demand plan instead of a demand forecast. A forecast is what we expect might happen, a plan is something we actively want to happen. The demand plan holds teams accountable across three essential components: Booking Plan: Incoming orders. Unconstrained Shipment Plan: Shipments the market demands. Backlog Plan: Open orders impacting lead times. When we break down demand into distinct streams, we’re not just organizing data, we’re unlocking new insights. This approach allows us to address each stream’s unique challenges and needs, leading to smarter decision making. By planning around these demand patterns, we can better anticipate shifts, prioritize resources, and drive greater alignment across teams. Want to elevate your approach to demand planning? Click the link in the comments to explore the full article: “Demand Planning in S&OP: Ensuring Accuracy and Accountability.”

Level Up Your S&OP Process with the 5-Section Sheet! Ready to bring clarity and accountability to your Sales & Operations Planning process? The 5-Section Sheet isn’t a technology solution, it’s a powerful tool to streamline your S&OP by focusing on Bookings, Shipments, Backlog, Supply, and Inventory. This tool transforms raw data into an actionable “story” that highlights real-time issues and strategic opportunities. By using the 5-Section Sheet, teams can confidently answer key questions, validate performance, and make data-driven decisions that align with the bigger picture. Curious to see how it can work for you? Check out the blog post linked in the comments for a full explanation!

Level Up Your S&OP Process with the 5-Section Sheet! Ready to bring clarity and accountability to your Sales & Operations Planning process? The 5-Section Sheet isn’t a technology solution, it’s a powerful tool to streamline your S&OP by focusing on Bookings, Shipments, Backlog, Supply, and Inventory. This tool transforms raw data into an actionable “story” that highlights real-time issues and strategic opportunities. By using the 5-Section Sheet, teams can confidently answer key questions, validate performance, and make data-driven decisions that align with the bigger picture. Curious to see how it can work for you? Check out the blog post linked in the comments for a full explanation!

A great day with the DBM Systems Ltd. team. Setting strategy and having fun at our inaugural DBM axe throwing competition. Congrats to our champion James Kowalewski showing us all how it’s done.

New Video Out: Why Your Demand Plan Isn't Working! Get ready to unlock the potential of your S&OP process! In this video Doug reveals why your demand planning may not be living up to expectations and what steps you can take to fix it. Learn about the power of demand segmentation and streams to get more accurate results. Make sure to stay tuned for Part 2, where Doug will explain the different types of demand that could be the game changer for your S&OP process! To watch the full video click the link in the comments!

In the world of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), we know that continuous improvement is key. But which aspect of S&OP do you find the most challenging to improve? Vote and then share your insights in the comments! Send us a message via our page to discover solutions to your challenges!   #SOP #OperationsPlanning #SupplyChain

New Video Out: Revolutionize Your S&OP Process With This Powerful Tool! Doug dives into an essential tool for optimizing your Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, the 5-Section Sheet. Doug will explore how it helps you gain clarity on your business by validating data, tracking performance, aligning plans, and identifying strategic levers like inventory, backlog, and lead times. By using this tool, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions and drive results. Click on the link in the comments to watch this video!

New Video Out: Revolutionize Your S&OP Process With This Powerful Tool! Doug dives into an essential tool for optimizing your Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, the 5-Section Sheet. Doug will explore how it helps you gain clarity on your business by validating data, tracking performance, aligning plans, and identifying strategic levers like inventory, backlog, and lead times. By using this tool, you'll be better equipped to make informed decisions and drive results. Click on the link in the comments to watch this video!

Is your S&OP process delivering the returns you expect? If you're in supply chain or operations, you’ve likely heard about Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). But are you aware of the quantifiable hard benefits it can bring, like improving service levels, cutting lead times, reducing excess inventory, and more? S&OP isn’t just about better meetings or communication, it's about delivering measurable results in sales, logistics, and operations. Here are the key benefits of S&OP: 1️) Demand predictability: S&OP creates accountability and uses segmentation to improve demand forecasting. The result? A clearer view of demand challenges and more accurate forecasts. 2️) Supply predictability: By setting and measuring supply plans within defined constraints, S&OP ensures better alignment and drives improvements through accountability. 3️) Buffer planning: Formalizing lead times, inventory, and flexibility allows for more coordinated decisions to manage the gap between supply and demand effectively. What results have you seen from S&OP in your organization? Let’s discuss more in the comments! #SupplyChain #SOP #Operations