Sales and Operations Planning Blueprint
Learn Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) with SCMDOJO. This online course covers demand planning, supply planning, IBP, and certification.
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Skills you'll gain
Skills you'll build in this course
- What is Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- S&OP – What It is Not?
- Why S&OP
- S&OP in 5 Levels of Supply Chain Planning
- Need S&OP – Importance of Balancing Supply & Demand
- S&OP Objectives & Outcomes
- Benefits of S&OP
- S&OP Process Overview
- Five-Step Process (Agenda & Critical Characteristics)
- Data Gathering & Statistical Analysis
- Demand Planning Review
- Supply Planning
- Consensus / Integration Review
- Regional & Global Executive Reviews
- S&OP as a major effort in orchestrating cross-functional team's interactions
- S&OP – Why & How Does It Go Wrong?
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Why learn with Dr. Muddassir Ahmed?
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Dr. Muddassir Ahmed is the founder and CEO of SCMDOJO. He is a Supply Chain Expert, practitioner, and coach with over 17 years of experience in supply chain and operations across multiple industries and geographies. This S&OP Blueprint course is taught by Dr. Muddassir Ahmed, part of the SCMDOJO Academy faculty of supply chain and procurement practitioners.
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What learners say about this course
“Very thorough and detailed explanation with real life practical examples to reinforce learning.”
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“Good coverage on foundations but needed more examples”
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