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What is the primary purpose of S&OP?
What is the primary purpose of S&OP?
- To enhance customer service levels.
- To streamline production processes.
- To increase shipping efficiency.
- To align demand, supply, and financial planning. (correct)
S&OP is a process that is part of which larger planning framework?
S&OP is a process that is part of which larger planning framework?
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Just-In-Time (JIT) Inventory
- Master Planning (correct)
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Who is responsible for executing S&OP within a company?
Who is responsible for executing S&OP within a company?
- Executives and relevant teams (correct)
- External consultants
- The IT department
- Middle management only
Which activity is not part of the S&OP process?
Which activity is not part of the S&OP process?
What does S&OP stand for?
What does S&OP stand for?
Flashcards
S&OP
S&OP
Sales and Operations Planning; an integrated process aligning demand, supply, and financial planning within a company's master plan, supporting executive decision-making for material and financial plans.
Integrated Planning
Integrated Planning
Combining different parts of a process (sales, operations, and finance) for a smoother, company-wide approach.
Master Planning
Master Planning
A company's comprehensive plan for managing resources and production.
Executive Decision-Making
Executive Decision-Making
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Order Management System
Order Management System
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Study Notes
SAKSHAM: IL6 Webinar for Logistics - S&OP & OG&F
- S&OP stands for Sales and Operations Planning
- S&OP is an integrated planning process that aligns demand, supply, and financial planning
- It is managed as part of a company's master plan
- S&OP is designed to support executive decision-making
- It involves approving a feasible and profitable financial plan
S&OP - Supply Chain Planning Process
- Monthly S&OP cycle involves:
- Week 1: Demand Review (gather sales forecasts, drive consensus, hold demand review meeting, propose demand plan)
- Week 2: Supply Review (adjust supply, shape demand, hold review meeting, balance supply & demand plans)
- Week 3: Pre-S&OP meeting (financial review, prepare for exec S&OP, hold pre-S&OP, balanced plan in units and revenue)
- Week 4: Executive S&OP (aggregated plan review, resolve impasses, make key decisions, drive to consensus)
Order Management Group
- The Order Management Group is an intermediary between Marketing and Sales and the Production Planning Team
- It is a vital link in the steel supply chain
- Order Management Group focuses on Order load visibility for mill production
Key Activities under Order Management
- ABP Process: Product Mix Workshop
- OSP Process: Capacity Planning, Capacity Allocation, Release of Commitment, and Sign Off Process
- Demand Management: Forecast entry
- Order Management: Order processes (order logging/confirmation)
Order Management System Process
- Order Management System Processes: Direct orders, Order creation in SAP, Technical & Planning Feasibility Check, Source Plant Determination, Loading Policy Capacity Check
Order types
- ZBTC: Direct dispatch to customer with stock available
- ZBTS: Dispatch to EPA/Stock Yard with stock available
- ZVCD: TOC dispatch direct to customer
- ZBTI: Production only, not for dispatch
- ZVCI: Production only for PWH BUFFER
- ZVCP: Production only, MTS (protective)
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This quiz covers the key concepts of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) within the logistics sector. It delves into the monthly cycle of S&OP, including demand and supply reviews, and highlights the role of the Order Management Group. Test your knowledge on how these processes integrate to support executive decision-making.
