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Post-Merger Bridge to Sales and Operations Planning
Research shows that a majority of mergers fail. A recent study put the percentage as high as 83%. As one
Planning with My Favorite Restaurant App
As more and more data becomes available, more and more algorithms are being developed to analyze it. We see this
7 Simple Steps to Optimize the Scheduler’s World
The term ‘optimization’ can and does have different meanings to different groups. For the folks who build and develop scheduling
The Supply Chain of Belgian Beer
Recently, I visited our office in Antwerp, Belgium. I was there to participate in the LogiChem conference with William (Billy)
Planning versus Scheduling – Helpful Hints
Each year I work with new bright-eyed future experts in planning and scheduling as they make the transition from their
5 Questions to Ask When Collaborating with Customers
In my last post, I wrote a little on the importance of extending participation in the sales and operations (S&OP)
Making Good Decisions All the Time, Not Great Decisions Just Some of the Time
In my experience with several different companies, it is evident that companies make great decisions some of the time. Unfortunately,
How Many What-If Scenarios Should be a Part of the Monthly S&OP Process?
What-if scenario planning is an excellent technique that allows a planner to ask questions on the future. Given a working
David versus Goliath: Lessons from a Genuine Challenger
*I would like to thank Eric Jensen for his contribution, participation and guidance in creating this blog post. Recently, Arkieva
