In S&OP, demand planning emphasizes actionable plans over forecasts, creating accountability and balancing supply with demand.

There’s still a lot of confusion around what S&OP actually is and just as importantly, what it is not. Understanding that S&OP is a strategic process, and not a tactical one, and asking the right questions will drive your executive management process in the right direction.

Bowen & Bowen, Ltd. has successfully implemented an Executive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process on a core beverage production line. With DBM’s iterative implementation approach, Bowen & Bowen delivered results quickly.