Manufacturers today endeavor to
link sales, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and finance. An effective
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process can facilitate this alignment as an effective tool to synchronize demand, supply, and finance plans. Coupled with
supply chain dashboards to monitor the entire operation, an effective planning and execution loop can be realized. The discussion describes how Cognos’ Sales and Operations Planning Blueprint Suite can
facilitate a timely, best practices S&OP implementation.
We address the successes manufacturers have realized in utilizing performance management to drive S&OP alignment, and the elements of an effective process. Explore how Blueprints can facilitate both the initial creation of an aligned S&OP plan as well as the regular executive review process. Ongoing reviews highlight discrepancies in forecast, customer demand, supply plans as well as variance to financial targets. Come learn how Cognos Performance Management Solutions can drive aligned plans, more effective execution, as well as better financial and customer delivery performance.
Key objectives:
- Educate manufacturers about key business trends affecting them and how Business Performance Management technology can help deal with issues arising from those trends.
- Discuss how to increase visibility and improve performance specifically in financial management, global supply chain networks, and sales and operations planning.
- Hear from live attendees to understand their particular requirements, needs, and experiences.