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Even minor choices about stock ordering can subtly reduce profit margins in hectic work settings. This article examines how to make the best decisions possible, including when and how much to order and why those factors are more important than most people realise.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is traditionally viewed as a supply chain function, focused on balancing supply and demand, managing inventory and ensuring operational efficiency. But in reality, S&OP increasingly overlaps with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).

Let’s face some hard truths: You don’t have a time machine, and there’s no crystal ball to predict the future. But you still need a reliable view of future demand to drive your entire operation...

How do you achieve maximum availability of inventory with minimum investment on stock. What´s the best formula?

Although Supply Chain Planning (SCP) teams are often at the core of generating data, the role of supply chain operations should not be overlooked. Decisions made during the S&OP process often affect labour, transport and warehousing, making it vital that operations have a seat at the table when these decisions are made.

The retail industry’s already under huge pressure from inflation, shifting consumer habits, and fierce online only competition. But now, the proposed changes to business rates could be the tipping point for many large-format retailers. Our whitepaper explores how to turn this threat into a strategic opportunity.

S&OP is no longer just a supply chain process - it’s a business process. And business processes require the voice of the customer, the market, and the product. Product and category managers bring that voice. Their involvement leads to better decisions, fewer surprises, and higher profitability.

S&OP is not just about forecasting and logistics. It’s about driving profitable growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and gaining competitive advantage, all of which are core to sales and marketing. In this article, we will explain why Sales & Marketing’s contribution is critical in the S&OP process.

It is no secret that supply chain management is a complex undertaking. The reasons for this are many and varied, starting with the fact that many factors lie beyond our control. Who could have foreseen the 2020 pandemic? Or that, in March 2021, a Chinese container ship would block the Suez Canal for a week and disrupt global maritime traffic?

The building materials industry faces complex challenges including vast product ranges, unpredictable demand, and growing costs. With Slim4, companies gain the visibility and control needed to optimise inventory, reduce waste, and make smarter decisions backed by real success stories

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the pros and cons of electronic shelf labels, review some cases of companies that are already using them and estimate the cost of implementation.

How can businesses access this untapped reserve of cash to fuel growth, boost profits, and increase viability? Say goodbye to cash flow hell

A global supply chain is a complex ecosystem that combines tangible elements, such as raw materials and finished goods, with intangible flows like data and services. It involves a wide range of international players...

Ensuring your supply chain, sales, and operations teams have the data they need, when they need it, and in a standardised and clear format, will enable the communication that is needed to drive a transformational Sales and Operations Planning process.