This presentation was given at Logistica & ICT / Logistiek 2009. Sales & Operations Planning is becoming increasingly recognised as one of the most critical success factors in supply chains effectiveness. What is Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Definition, purpose & planning hierarchy Organizational position Why Sales & Operations Planning Best in class industry benchmarks Added value to the industry Business case...

This presentation was given at the Annaul CSCMP Conference in Chicago (USA) in 2009. Consumers in each country have distinct cultural requirements and tastes in products. A centralized approach to European distribution can create economies of scale, but it's not ideally suited for handling varying national demands for inventory and customer service. One solution: A multi-layered...