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According to the text, what is the purpose of Elevating the constraint in TOC?
According to the text, what is the purpose of Elevating the constraint in TOC?
- To reduce investment costs
- To improve reliability
- To increase the capacity of the constraint (correct)
- To streamline other processes
Based on the text, what is the solution to the problem with the paint shop?
Based on the text, what is the solution to the problem with the paint shop?
- Schedule daily crane use
- Sign off all batches before shipment
- Keep the paint line full (correct)
- Improve reliability
According to the text, which demand pattern is often predictable and can be simplified?
According to the text, which demand pattern is often predictable and can be simplified?
- Consistent demand pattern
- Stable demand pattern (correct)
- Haphazard demand pattern
- Steady demand pattern
Based on the text, what is the purpose of Integrated Business Planning?
Based on the text, what is the purpose of Integrated Business Planning?
According to the text, what is the main function of an ERP system?
According to the text, what is the main function of an ERP system?
Which of the following is a possible measure of forecast error?
Which of the following is a possible measure of forecast error?
What is one of the biggest challenges in building an S&OP plan?
What is one of the biggest challenges in building an S&OP plan?
What is the purpose of adjusting the baseline forecast in demand planning?
What is the purpose of adjusting the baseline forecast in demand planning?
What is the underlying trend in time series analysis?
What is the underlying trend in time series analysis?
What is the formula for calculating the forecast range?
What is the formula for calculating the forecast range?
According to the Theory of Constraints, what is the first step to benefit from identifying the constraint?
According to the Theory of Constraints, what is the first step to benefit from identifying the constraint?
Which sequencing approach considers customer priority as a key factor?
Which sequencing approach considers customer priority as a key factor?
What is the total work content in days for the jobs in the current plan period?
What is the total work content in days for the jobs in the current plan period?
Which option for sequencing the jobs in the current plan period has the lowest average lateness?
Which option for sequencing the jobs in the current plan period has the lowest average lateness?
According to the text, what is the main premise of the Theory of Constraints?
According to the text, what is the main premise of the Theory of Constraints?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that can be achieved through successful S&OP implementation?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit that can be achieved through successful S&OP implementation?
When is the S&OP process typically conducted?
When is the S&OP process typically conducted?
Who is involved in the S&OP process?
Who is involved in the S&OP process?
What is the purpose of S&OP?
What is the purpose of S&OP?
What is the first step in the S&OP process?
What is the first step in the S&OP process?
Which of the following best describes Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
Which of the following best describes Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What is the purpose of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What is the purpose of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
Which of the following is true about Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
Which of the following is true about Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What is the core component of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What is the core component of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What is the role of IT in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
What is the role of IT in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of implementing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for Company ABC?
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of implementing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for Company ABC?
What is the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for Company ABC before implementing S&OP?
What is the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) for Company ABC before implementing S&OP?
What is the potential impact on the Asset Turnover ratio if Company ABC implements S&OP and realizes the stated benefits?
What is the potential impact on the Asset Turnover ratio if Company ABC implements S&OP and realizes the stated benefits?
What is the net profit margin for Company ABC before implementing S&OP?
What is the net profit margin for Company ABC before implementing S&OP?
What is the out-of-pocket cost saved by the reduction in stock equal to, as a percentage of the inventory value?
What is the out-of-pocket cost saved by the reduction in stock equal to, as a percentage of the inventory value?
Study Notes
Sales and Operations Planning: An Overview
- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a collaborative process that aims to balance demand and supply by aligning operational plans with high-level business and strategic plans.
- S&OP is performed periodically, either monthly or weekly, and can be implemented at different levels, such as market, regional, or global.
- S&OP can lead to various benefits, including improved forecast accuracy, lower inventories, reduced operating costs, increased customer service, increased revenues, increased profits, and increased Return on Capital Employed (ROCE).
- The S&OP process involves various steps, from demand planning and supply planning to executive meetings and decision-making.
- S&OP occurs at multiple levels within the company, including the executive in charge of the business unit, decision president, business unit general manager, or CEO of a smaller company.
- The process is typically conducted monthly, with exceptions made for major adjustments to the plan.
- Key functions involved in S&OP include marketing, sales, supply planning, production, financial planning, inventory management, distribution, and purchasing.
- S&OP requires a staged approach, starting with executive buy-in and establishing high-level process ownership.
- Key challenges in building an S&OP plan include gaining support from the executive team, clarifying the supply chain strategy, and implementing the right technology to support the process.
- Demand planning is a crucial component of S&OP and involves building a robust demand plan through adjustments to the baseline S&OP and consensus forecasting.
- Time series analysis is commonly used in demand planning to project trends, account for seasonality, and estimate forecast ranges.
- Forecast error metrics, such as Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Average Absolute Error (MAD), are used to measure forecast accuracy and bias. Human adjustments to the baseline forecast should be evaluated to determine if they add value.
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