What is S&OP? An Expert's Definition of Sales and Operations Planning!

There are many different opinions about what Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) entails. In this video, Doug shares his expertise and clearly layouts what S&OP really means.

S&OP is a management decision-making process that is used to identify the true story of what’s going on in a business. It is best practiced when executives use this information to help align different aspects of their business. By doing this, companies can better align their strategies and execute their plans, making for more efficient operations.

0:00 Intro
0:39 Defining S&OP
3:23 S&OP As A Management Process
3:40 S&OP and Your Strategic Plan
5:19 S&OP and Your Demand Plan
6:44 Discovering and Fixing Process Imbalances
7:36 Using S&OP To Manage Your Budget
8:37 Outcomes of S&OP
9:32 Setting The Flow Rate
10:20 Linking Strategy and Execution
11:30 Establishing Clear Accountabilities
12:21 A Regular and Repeatable Process
12:58 Measurable Results
13:54 Outro

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