This document discusses how to keep Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes from getting "stuck" at an immature level. It finds that S&OP processes often do not involve senior management or fully integrate financial planning. As a result, companies miss out on benefits. The document recommends taking S&OP to an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) level with more robust financial integration and inclusion of strategic plans. It provides examples of companies that advanced their S&OP processes from supply chain-led to executive-led and integrated full business planning.
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