Topic: <span>S&OP + IBP</span>

S&OP + IBP

Slimstock launches S&OP Game to bring planning and collaboration to life

As part of its ongoing commitment to elevate supply chain capability and collaboration, Slimstock has launched the S&OP Game, a hands-on simulation now integrated into the Slimstock Academy portfolio.

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Inside Flow 2025: Slimstock’s North American Customer Event, where supply chain strategy met the roaring Niagara Falls

Last week saw the culmination of FLOW 2025, Slimstock’s North American customer event, this time organised at the top of the Niagara Falls.

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S&OP Summit: The Art of Balance

The S&OP Summit is an annual event that focuses on best-in-class Sales & Operations Planning practices. Join to discover how cross-functional collaboration between departments can align your finance, logistics, sales, marketing, and inventory planning to achieve better supply chain results.

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18Sep

Cash flow: what it is, why it matters and how to improve it with inventory management

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

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What is a global supply chain? Key concepts and importance for businesses

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...

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Fristads

To stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, Swedish workwear manufacturer Fristads partnered with Slimstock to revolutionise its supply chain

SEK 60–70 million inventory reduction
Less excess stock
Backorders dropped below the 4% target

Case study

From data to strategy: enhancing S&OP with the right information

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.

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Whitepaper: 8 trends in retail

Retail is changing fast. This whitepaper highlights 8 key trends shaping the future of inventory management, and how you can stay ahead

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Supply Chain Day 2025 Singapore

Join supply chain professionals, business leaders, and technology experts at Supply Chain Day 2025 to explore what it really takes to build a supply chain that can adapt and thrive.

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24Oct

Whitepaper: Mastering Service Level Definitions

In this paper, we dig into service levels. Specifically, we will look at the different service level definitions in theory and how service levels are calculated given this definition.

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Key Insights from Supply Chain Managers

Supply chain leaders face increasingly complex challenges— whether it’s improving forecasting to prevent costly stockouts, embedding sustainability into day-to-day operations, or shifting teams from reactive tasks to strategic initiatives.

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From S&OP to IBP: steps to evolve planning and connect strategy to execution

IBP must stop being a technical process and become a strategic one, connected to the company’s ambition. If the CEO isn’t in the room, if the data lacks quality, if decisions are still made in isolation, we’re not really doing IBP

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Logistics hubs and their role in the supply chain

When it comes to supply chains, everything is interconnected. We have seen this with the recent supply chain disruptions and, of course, with the US-driven tariffs. In this context, logistics hubs have established themselves as key infrastructure to ensure the smooth movement of goods on a global scale.

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Launch S&OP in Just 90 Days – A Practical Guide

Long S&OP projects lose momentum. That’s why we created a fast, focused framework to help you get started, show results, and win executive support, all in a single quarter

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Supply chain disruptions: How S&OP can prepare us for the future

Frequent supply chain disruptions demand resilient planning. Discover how S&OP helps businesses stay competitive and prepared for future risks.

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Flow: North American Customer Event 2025

Join us for an exclusive Customer Event featuring hands-on academy training and tailored workshops. Gain actionable insights and strategies to optimize your supply chain planning and drive growth

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18Jun

Slimstock MEA Customer Day 2025

Real people. Real stories. Real supply chain wins. Join us at Palace Downtown, Dubai for a day that’s all about real conversations and practical insights.

Event

15May

S&OP Score Card: Tell me where it hurts

Is your S&OP process causing headaches? Whether it’s misalignment between departments, inefficiencies in data flow, or you simply lack the right skills, processes and tech, pinpointing the pain points in your S&OP process is the first step toward improvement.

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Miles & More GmbH selects Slimstock’s Slim4 solution to optimise supply chain and inventory processes

As part of a comprehensive digital transformation project led by Lufthansa Retail, Miles & More aims to future-proof its entire supply chain from suppliers to sales channels with the help of Slimstock.

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Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the global supply chain

In this article we will explore how Trump’s import tariffs might impact key sectors in the European Union.

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Intralogistics: A guide to the heart of logistics processes

Intralogistics is the operational core of any distribution centre or warehouse, encompassing critical warehouse processes that ensure the efficient movement of goods. From reception and storage to picking, packing, and shipping, each of these activities directly contributes to operational speed, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction...

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Sonepar Deutschland GmbH

Thanks to Slimstock's support, Sonepar, the electrical wholesaler has successfully mastered this challenge and implemented Slim4 in its first four central warehouses and experience some exciting results.

Seamless Implementation
Improved Inventory Optimisation
Enhanced Process Efficiency

Case study

3-Day S&OP Course

Over the course of three sessions, we will explore the key pillars of S&OP, tackle common challenges, and provide actionable steps to foster cross-functional collaboration, improve decision-making, and drive profitability.

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29Apr

What is S&OP (Sales and operations planning)?

Companies succeed by offering tailored value to customers. S&OP ensures this value is effectively delivered through improved operations and engagement. In this post, we explain everything about S&OP and how it can enhance your customer relationships

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