Programme
Day 1. Dynamics in the Supply Chain – Preparing the Foundations
· Morning: Supply Chain Dynamics and Introduction to S&OP
o Discover the dynamics in managing supply chains
o Understand the tension and balance between service, cost and cash
o Get introduced to S&OP as being the supporting process to bring balance in the supply chain triangle by enabling cross-functional decision making
· Afternoon: Understanding and Planning Demand
o Discover and discuss drivers for demand
o Understand how quantitative and qualitative approaches can work in unison
o Learn the demand planning process best practices, and reflect on steps to make this a true cornerstone of the supply chain management process
Day 2. Supporting the Company – Supply Chain as the Backbone
· Morning: Understanding and Planning Inventory
o Discover the different purposes of inventory
o Understand the different replenishment methods that are available
o Translate to inventory targets and see how planning and managing these is a key enabler for balancing the supply chain triangle
· Afternoon: Understanding and Planning Supply
o Discover the different planning levels and horizons and their functions
o Understand how to account for complexity and constraints in the supply plan
o See how crucial it is to link and combine the different planning levels to provide the right information on the right level on the right moment
Day 3. Implementing and Maturing – Integration in the Company
· Morning: Bringing it together with Executive S&OP
o Discover the challenges in turning S&OP into a real decision-making process
o Understand how segmentation will help in keeping the right focus
o Link your supply chain with your strategy
o Disclose gaps in your current S&OP organization and find ways to the process so it becomes a heartbeat at the center of the organization
· Afternoon: Extension to Current Day Challenges
o Understand the role supply chains play in supporting your sustainability goals
o Find opportunities to implement circular principles in your supply chain and learn how to manage the challenges
o Get insight into the current sustainability frameworks that matter most to you
The entire workshop facilitates interactive discussions and practical exercises.