Synchronised planning

Posted on 9 Sep 2010 by The Manufacturer

Simon Holloway defines modern Sales and Operational Planning, explains where it fits within an ERP system and discovers that it’s all about clever software being beautifully aligned with a company’s business goals.

If ERP is all about managing and controlling resources, sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the brains behind the process and understanding how to leverage it can mean the difference between profit and loss. Andrew Kinder, solutions director at Infor, says: “As Europe moves out of recession, many business leaders are reflecting on the lessons…

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