Supply Chain
S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning)
S&OP vs IBP — what's the difference?
S&OP is a monthly cross-functional process that balances demand and supply plans to align with business strategy. It brings together sales, marketing, operations, and finance to make consensus decisions on production, inventory, and customer service. S&OP is the precursor to IBP, focused on volume planning rather than full financial integration.
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