What is your current S&OP status?
Do you have the feeling that your inventory costs are too high, your production schedule and stocks are not in line with customer demand and customer satisfaction is therefore declining. Then it's time to review your Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
Our S&OP Maturity scan brings structural improvements to the S&OP process within reach. The S&OP Maturity Scan shows where your process stands in terms of maturity and how you perform against the benchmark. The following aspects are assessed: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Reporting & Consultation, Executive S&OP and the overall S&OP process.
The scan consists of:
- An online introductory meeting with the client explaining the scan;
- Personal interviews with key stakeholders within the organization;
- A proposal for the follow-up actions to be taken.
The “S&OP scan” was developed by UC Group. The scan includes the knowledge and experience of UC professionals in various supply chain and production environments. By combining knowledge and experience, UC Group is constantly able to implement innovative solutions that make a difference. UC Group is one of the top 10 supply chain consultancy firms in the Netherlands.
Good S&OP means:
- Better inventory balance
- Higher service level
- Control operational costs
- Effective use of resources
Request the free S&OP Maturity Scan now!
The scan provides a clear and objective insight into the current state of your S&OP process and offers tools to make targeted improvements.
Getting started with your S&OP
We see that many companies are struggling to (start) using the full potential of S&OP. We'll explain what S&OP is and how it affects your business.
What is S&OP?
S&OP is a collection of decision-making processes to align supply and demand. The S&OP process integrates financial planning and operational planning, and connects strategic plans to daily execution. The goal is to align future demand, inventory and production capacity in order to achieve optimal financial results combined with high customer satisfaction.
Who does S&OP apply to?
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is relevant for companies in manufacturing, distribution and logistics, retail, and organizations with complex supply chains that want to optimize supply and demand management and improve customer satisfaction.
How can we help?
Our senior specialists have years of experience with S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Management. UC Group supports companies in optimizing their S&OP.
With a Maturity Scan, we provide insight into where your process stands in terms of maturity and how you present in relation to the benchmark market. The following aspects are assessed: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Reporting & Consultation, Executive S&OP and the overall S&OP Process.
From there, together with the customer, we can define the improvement processes and guide the customer in implementing them.
After the scan, we will identify the problem and develop a plan of action. Data is then collected, implemented and, of course, this also includes a lot of aftercare.
What does it give?
- Balance in your inventory;
- Improved service level;
- Controlling your operational costs;
- Better use of resources.
What about your S&OP?
Is the answer to one or more of the questions below “YES”? Then there is a good chance that we can help you improve your S&OP.
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